Respect and Reverence

Mai Zatlin
Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gio Petré, Anita Björk, Gunnar Björnstrand, Eva Dahlbeck, Jane Malmsjö
1964
Sweden
Completed
Swedish
118 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asÄlskande par,is aSwedenProducerwomen sex,At1964Released in year
。The dialogue language isSwedish,Current Douban rating8.1(For reference only)。
In the delivery room of a hospital in Stockholm, three women, each nurturing new life, meet once again. They are Angela (Harriet Andersson), who is aristocratic and snobbish; Edla (Gunnel Lindblom), who is lively and cheerful; and Adele (Gio Petré), who is melancholic and gloomy. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they are reunited by the imminent arrival of their babies.
While waiting for their deliveries, memories from their youth resurface. These recollections bring to light the complexities of love, the moral constraints within marriage that bind personal freedom, and the oppression from their husbands. At the same time, they ponder the fate women bear and the roles assigned to them in society. The story oscillates between the present and memories, sometimes depicting joyful banquets in lavish mansions, and at other times immersing itself in the pain and helplessness of the delivery room. These scenes intertwine, presenting the various dilemmas and challenges faced in marriage and partnerships.