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A Ship to India

19471h 36mIngmar Bergman
IMDb 6.4

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Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive father, recalling love, betrayal, and the desire to escape. Told in flashback, the film explores family conflict, longing, and moral reckoning in an early milestone of Ingmar Bergman’s career.

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What is A Ship to India (1947) about?

Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive father, recalling love, betrayal, and the desire to escape. Told in flashback, the film explores family conflict, longing, and moral reckoning in an early milestone of Ingmar Bergman’s career.

Who stars in A Ship to India?

A Ship to India stars Holger Löwenadler (Captain Alexander Blom), Anna Lindahl (Alice Blom), Birger Malmsten (Johannes Blom), Gertrud Fridh (Sally), Naemi Briese (Selma). The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman.

How long is A Ship to India?

A Ship to India has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947.

Is A Ship to India worth watching?

A Ship to India holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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