An intimate exploration of a disintegrating marriage, this powerful drama features faultless performances from two of Bergman's greatest acting collaborators - Liv Ullmann (Autumn Sonata, Persona) and Erland Josephson (Cries and Whispers).

When Marianne discovers that her husband, Johan, is involved with a younger woman (Bibi Andersson - Persona) she re-evaluates her life and the importance of her marriage. Time passes, their relationship changes and the couple divorce. Then, several years later, they have an illicit affair during which they talk with frankness and understanding about their feelings for one another.

Capturing the trauma of beleaguered marriage in painful close-up, this exhaustive study of doubt, despair and confusion is brought to life by the superb photography of Bergman's frequent cinematographer, Sven Nykvist.