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Raven's End
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Raven's End

1963-12-25 · 97 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

In 1936, aspiring writer Anders, along with his friend Sixten, is desperate to escape his working-class upbringing. Anders' father is an unemployed alcoholic and his mother slaves away at a laundry to support the family. A ray of hope comes Anders' way when he finishes his first novel and submits it to a publisher. But after his girlfriend gets pregnant, his future dims before his eyes once more.

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Directors
Bo Widerberg
Production companies
Europa Film
Countries
Sweden
Status
Released

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Thommy BerggrenThommy BerggrenAnders
Emy StormEmy StormMother
Keve HjelmKeve HjelmFather
Ingvar HirdwallIngvar HirdwallSixten
Christina FrambäckElsie
Agneta PrytzAgneta PrytzNeighbour
Nina WiderbergNina Widerbergthe neighbor girl Nina
Louise GustafssonAnders' girlfriend in the gazebo
Fritiof Nilsson Piratenthe writer in the waiting room

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