A Handful of Love (1974)
Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.
Director: Vilgot Sjöman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: February 22, 1974
Cast
- Anita Ekström - Hjördis
- Gösta Bredefeldt - Daniel Severin Larsson
- Ingrid Thulin - Inez Crona
- Ernst-Hugo Järegård - Claes Crona
- Sif Ruud - Thekla Rehnholm
- Per Myrberg - Sebastian Rehnholm
- Evabritt Strandberg - Thérèse Lundström
- Frej Lindqvist - Fritz Fredrik Crona
- Claire Wikholm - Zaida
- Ernst Günther - Theodor Litz, "Finland"
Screenplay
Music: Bengt Ernryd
Cinematography: Jörgen Persson
Editing: Wic Kjellin
Production: Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, strike, socialism, housemaid
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Handful of Love about?
- Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.
- Who directed A Handful of Love?
- A Handful of Love was directed by Vilgot Sjöman.
- Who stars in A Handful of Love?
- A Handful of Love stars Anita Ekström, Gösta Bredefeldt, Ingrid Thulin, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Sif Ruud, Per Myrberg.
- How long is A Handful of Love?
- A Handful of Love has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is A Handful of Love?
- A Handful of Love is a Drama film.
- Where was A Handful of Love produced?
- A Handful of Love was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of A Handful of Love?
- The themes of A Handful of Love include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.