# Summer with Monika (1953)

> A rebellious summer escape becomes a poignant test of whether youthful love can survive the demands of parenthood and ordinary life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31904

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Ingmar Bergman
- Cast: Harriet Andersson, Lars Ekborg, Dagmar Ebbesen, Åke Fridell, Naemi Briese, Åke Grönberg, Sigge Fürst, John Harryson
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046345/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: romantic, wistful, rebellious, reflective evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A summer of passion and turmoil unfolds on a secluded island, where love and responsibility clash.

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