After 15 years of marriage, David and Marianne have grown apart. Gynaecologist David has had an affair with a patient of his and Marianne has got herself involved with her former lover Carl-Adam. David will attempt to win his way back into his wife’s affections during a journey to Copenhagen.

A comedy… from Bergman? Yes! Before the similarly sweet Smiles of a Summer Night, the Swedish director made this mature look at long-term relationships and fidelity. With some pathos, too—a byproduct of Bergman’s intelligent psychological insight and always impressive, detailed characterisation.