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Cast
Anita Ekström
as Hjördis
Gösta Bredefeldt
as Daniel Severin Larsson
Ingrid Thulin
as Inez Crona
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
as Claes Crona
Sif Ruud
as Thekla Rehnholm
Per Myrberg
as Sebastian Rehnholm
Evabritt Strandberg
as Thérèse Lundström
Frej Lindqvist
as Fritz Fredrik Crona
Claire Wikholm
as Zaida
Ernst Günther
as Theodor Litz, "Finland"
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1974
Runtime2h 22m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes9
DirectorVilgot Sjöman
WritersVilgot Sjöman
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Handful of Love
About A Handful of Love
Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.
Directed by Vilgot Sjöman, A Handful of Love leans on a strong ensemble — Anita Ekström, Gösta Bredefeldt, Ingrid Thulin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1974.
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