From Bjørnson's novels about romance in 19th century Norway. Thorbjörn Granliden is raised severely by his parents who notice that he is drawn to the sinister farmhand Aslak. After a fight with Thorbjörn's father, Aslak leaves the farm. Thorbjörn grows up and falls in love with the beautiful Synnöve.
Gunnar Hellström | Director |
Sven Nykvist | Director of Photography |
Torbjörn Lundquist | Original Music Composer |
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson | Novel |
Rune Waldekranz | Production Manager |
Harald Garmland | Production Design |
Bertil Wiktorsson | Camera Operator |
Lennart Wallén | Editor |
David Norberg | Location Manager |