A Danish fiction film directed by Charles Tharnæs, reflecting post-war cinematic production with a notable ensemble cast.
Story Breakdown
Production Context — Background on the film's creation and release in 1946 Denmark.
Director Vision — Charles Tharnæs wrote and directed the screenplay.
Release Era — Released alongside major international hits like The Yearling.
Cast Ensemble — Features a prominent Danish acting lineup of the era.
Lead Performers — Ingeborg Brams and Lily Weiding headline the film.
Supporting Roster — Includes Bjørn Watt-Boolsen, Lis Løwert, and Karin Nellemose.
Technical Craft — Highlights the visual and auditory elements of the production.
Cinematography — Aage Wiltrup served as the director of photography.
Artistic Style — Reflects the aesthetic standards of 1940s Danish cinema.
A husband is tempted to stray, gives in, and then struggles with himself and his conscience. The children are weighed in the balance, and in the end they are what make him stay in the marriage, even though he must then forsake the woman who for a time sweetened his life outside the confines of home.