After an argument, Kerstin (Ingrid Bergman) is shot by her boyfriend (Gunnar Sjöberg); doctors save her and she begins a new life under an assumed name. Bergman’s last Swedish role before her Hollywood career took off is a well directed drama where the star herself is a highlight as the ”injured swan” who has to run away from a ruthless tabloid reporter. The novel’s more controversial aspects have been toned down and to a modern audience the story may seem rather antiquated, but the movie is worth a look thanks to the acting and Per Lindberg’s confident directing. 

1940-Sweden. 89 min. B/W. Directed by Per Lindberg. Screenplay: Per Lindberg, Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius. Novel: Tora Nordström-Bonnier. Cast: Ingrid Bergman (Kerstin Norbäck/Sara Nordanå), Marianne Löfgren (Åsa), Lill-Tollie Zellman (Jane Jacobs), Marianne Aminoff, Olof Widgren, Gunnar Sjöberg… Olof Winnerstrand, Sigurd Wallén, Hasse Ekman, Gudrun Brost, John Botvid, Alf Kjellin, Mimi Pollak, Douglas Håge.

Trivia: Original title: Juninatten.

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