A Ship to India

(1947)Directed by Ingmar Bergman96 minDrama, Romance

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.

Holger Löwenadleras Captain Alexander Blom
Anna Lindahlas Alice Blom
Birger Malmstenas Johannes Blom
Naemi Brieseas Selma
Lasse Krantzas Hans
Jan Molanderas Bertil
Erik Hellas Pekka
Åke Fridellas Variety Hall Manager
Ingrid Borthenas Girl on the Street (uncredited)
Peter Lindgrenas A Foreign Crew Member (uncredited)
Rolf Bergströmas Alexander's Sidekick (1) (uncredited)
Gustaf Hiort af Ornäsas Alexander's Sidekick (2) (uncredited)
Amy Aaröeas Young Girl at the Beach (uncredited)
GNGunnar Nielsenas Young Man at the Beach (uncredited)
Svea Holstas A Woman at the Arrest of Alexander (uncredited)
Kikias The Dwarf on the Variety Show (uncredited)
Uno Larssonas Elderly Man with Glasses and Hat at the Funfair (uncredited)
Ingmar Bergmanas Man in Beret at Fairground (uncredited)
Charles Whiteas Black Crewman (uncredited)
JWJohn W. Björlingas An Older Man on the Variety Show Stage (uncredited)
Rosalie Björklundas A Girl (uncredited)
Torgny Anderbergas A Man (uncredited)