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The Passion of Anna

A newly single man finds solace in a passionate romance with a heartbroken widow, forging an unexpected connection amidst their shared struggles with loss.

A man grappling with the aftermath of his divorce and emotional disconnection finds solace in a friendship with a married couple also struggling with inner turmoil. Through this connection, he meets Anna, a grieving widow who appears to be deeply devoted to her faith and relentless in her pursuit of truth. However, her fixation on the unknown gradually gives way to disturbing delusions. As Andreas becomes embroiled in a forbidden love affair with Anna, he is unable to shake off feelings of profound shame, leaving him emotionally distant. Meanwhile, the island community is plagued by a mysterious individual who commits heinous acts of animal cruelty.

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Info about The Passion of Anna

Studio(s): SF Studios, Cinematograph AB

Originally Released: United States, May 28, 1970

Production Country: Sweden

Genres:Drama