

Raven's End
1963-12-25 · 97 min · ★ 7.0
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 BerggrenAnders
Emy StormMother
Keve HjelmFather
Ingvar HirdwallSixten
Agneta PrytzNeighbour
Nina Widerbergthe neighbor girl NinaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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