Summary: The beginning of the 20th century. Gertrud and Ingmar are in love with each other. While Ingmar is away during the winter, a religious wave spreads in the area. Also Gertrud becomes a follower of the new christian belief. The new priest is very mesmerizing and he wants his followers to emigrate with him to Palestine. Ingmar's sister decides to follow him... (imdb)

Genre: Drama

Country: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden

Directed By: Bille August

Written By: Bille August, Selma Lagerlöf

Starring: Olympia Dukakis, Pernilla August, Max von Sydow, Lena Endre, Reine Brynolfsson, Maria Bonnevie, Michael Nyqvist, Ulf Friberg, Sven-Bertil Taube

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