Cast

Elisabeth Matheson Bjørn Skagestad Sverre Anker Ousdal Henny Moan Rut Tellefsen Erland Josephson

Credits

Written by: Liv Ullmann

Plot

In medieval Norway, the young Kristin defies her family and the church for her love of Erlend, and pays a price.

Sinekatalog’s take

Liv Ullmann's drama, from Sigrid Undset's novel, with Elisabeth Matheson and Bjørn Skagestad, is handsome, long and serious, a faithful adaptation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 4.5 / 10 (1,083 votes)
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