

In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.
Director
Bo Widerberg
Writers
Bo Widerberg
Release Date
December 25, 1963
Runtime
1h 37m
Status
Released
Original Language
sv
Vote Count
35
