Brink of Life (1958)
Original title: Nära livet
Brink of Life is a 1958 Swedish-language drama movie directed by Ingmar Bergman, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin and Bibi Andersson.
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Where to watch Brink of Life
Stream: Criterion Channel, Cultpix
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Eva Dahlbeck as Stina Andersson
- Ingrid Thulin as Cecilia Ellius
- Bibi Andersson as Hjördis Pettersson
- Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Nurse Brita
- Erland Josephson as Anders Ellius
- Max von Sydow as Harry Andersson
- Gunnar Sjöberg as Dr. Nordlander
- Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz as Counsellor Gran
- Inga Landgré as Greta Ellius
- Kristina Adolphson as Nurse (uncredited)
- Bengt Blomgren as Injured Child's Father (uncredited)
- Monica Ekberg as Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)