
Ocean Breakers
Bränningar
Synopsis
Daniel has reluctantly followed his father into the priesthood. After graduating, he comes to a parish in Hälsingland. During one stormy night, Daniel and Karin, a resident of Hälsingland and old friend, are both overcome with emotion and sleep together. Filled with regret over breaking his vows, he runs out into the dark night and is struck by lightning. He loses his memory and is taken to a distant hospital to recover. Meanwhile Karin gets pregnant and has a child. Eventually Daniel comes back and when he meets Karin his memory returns.
Top Cast
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Karin Ingman
Sten Lindgren
Daniel Nordeman
Tore Svennberg
Anders Nordeman
Bror Olsson
The reverend
Carl Ström
Lars Ingman
Georg Skarstedt
Olle
Carin Swensson
Britta
Holger Löwenadler
The doctor
Weyler Hildebrand
Knut Frankman
Wiktor Andersson
Emmy Albiin
Helga Brofeldt
Carl Browallius
Sven-Eric Gamble
Jullan Jonsson
Vera Lindby
Erik Rosén
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivar Johansson
- Screenplay & Story
- Henning Ohlsson
- Original Score
- Eric Bengtson, Yngve Sköld
- Original Title
- Bränningar
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivar Johansson
Henning Ohlsson, Per Vedin
Eric Bengtson, Yngve Sköld
Julius Jaenzon
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Ohlsson
Screenplay
Ivar Johansson
Director
Julius Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Eric Bengtson
Original Music Composer
Yngve Sköld
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Breakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ocean Breakers about?
Daniel has reluctantly followed his father into the priesthood. After graduating, he comes to a parish in Hälsingland. During one stormy night, Daniel and Karin, a resident of Hälsingland and old friend, are both overcome with emotion and sleep together. Filled with regret over breaking his vows, he runs out into the dark night and is struck by lightning. He loses his memory and is taken to a distant hospital to recover. Meanwhile Karin gets pregnant and has a child. Eventually Daniel comes back and when he meets Karin his memory returns.
Who directed Ocean Breakers?
Ocean Breakers was directed by Ivar Johansson.
Who stars in Ocean Breakers?
The principal cast of Ocean Breakers includes Ingrid Bergman, Sten Lindgren, Tore Svennberg, Bror Olsson, Carl Ström.
When was Ocean Breakers released and how long is it?
Ocean Breakers was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Ocean Breakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ocean Breakers was composed by Eric Bengtson, Yngve Sköld.
Is Ocean Breakers based on a book or true story?
Ocean Breakers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Per Vedin".
