To Joy (1950) — Perfery

(1950)Directed by Ingmar Bergman99 minRomance, Drama, Music

A young orchestra violinist’s fear of mediocrity and drive for artistic success strain his marriage to a fellow musician. Told largely in flashback and shaped by Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the film examines ambition, love, and loss in early Ingmar Bergman.

Maj-Britt Nilssonas Marta Olsson

Stig Olinas Stig Eriksson

Birger Malmstenas Marcel

John Ekmanas Mikael Bro

Margit Carlqvistas Nelly Bro

Victor Sjöströmas Sönderby

Sif Ruudas Stina (uncredited)

Erland Josephsonas Bertil (uncredited)

Ernst Brunmanas Concert Hall Doorkeeper (uncredited)

Georg Skarstedtas Anker, Flute Player (uncredited)

Svea Holstas Nurse at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)

Ingmar Bergmanas Expecting Father at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)

Tor Borongas Expecting Father at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)

Astrid Bodinas Guest at Marta's Birthday Party (uncredited)

Agda Helinas Nurse at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)

Carin Swenssonas Mother at the Maternity Ward (uncredited)

Allan Ekelundas The Officiant (uncredited)

MH Maud Hyttenbergas Toy Shop Assistant (uncredited)

Berit Holmströmas Lisa (uncredited)

Eva Fritz-Nilssonas Lisa - Age 3 (uncredited)

Björn Montinas Lasse, Marta's and Stig's Boy (uncredited)

Staffan Axelssonas Lasse - Age 3 (uncredited)

Marianne Schüleras Guest at Marta's Birthday Party (uncredited)

Marrit Ohlssonas Guest at Marta's Birthday Party (uncredited)