Brink of Life (1958)

7.5/10 85 min Drama

Overview

This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.

Cast

Eva Dahlbeck

Stina Andersson

Ingrid Thulin

Cecilia Ellius

Bibi Andersson

Hjördis Pettersson

Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Nurse Brita

Erland Josephson

Anders Ellius

Max von Sydow

Harry Andersson

Gunnar Sjöberg

Dr. Nordlander

Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz

Counsellor Gran

Inga Landgré

Greta Ellius

Kristina Adolphson

Nurse (uncredited)

Bengt Blomgren

Injured Child's Father (uncredited)

Monica Ekberg

Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)

Maud Elfsiö

Maud (uncredited)

Inga Gill

Mother (uncredited)

Gun Jönsson

Night Nurse (uncredited)

Margaretha Krook

Dr. Larsson (uncredited)

Lars Lind

Dr. Thylenius (uncredited)

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