Overview

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.

Cast

Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten, Gertrud Fridh, Naemi Briese, Hjördis Petterson, Lasse Krantz, Jan Molander

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What is "A Ship to India" 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.

When was "A Ship to India" released?

A Ship to India was released in 1947.

Who stars in "A Ship to India"?

The cast includes Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten, Gertrud Fridh.