A woman's most intimate encounter with the one person she didn't know. Herself.
A psychiatrist temporarily separated from her family begins to experience severe psychological distress while working at a mental hospital and returning to her childhood home. As her professional responsibilities and personal relationships intersect, she undergoes a breakdown that forces her to confront long-suppressed memories and fears.
(Note: This entry refers to the 1976 four-part Swedish television miniseries. A condensed theatrical feature edited from the same material was released separately in 1976.)
The Separation (Episode 1) 2.0
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Air date: 1976-04-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Jenny Isaksson, a psychiatrist working in Stockholm, temporarily moves in with her grandparents while her house is being renovated. One lonely day she goes to a party and meets new interesting people, including fellow doctor Tomas Jacobi.
The Border (Episode 2) 2.0
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Air date: 1976-05-05
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Jenny goes on a date with Tomas Jacobi. When she returns home, she encounters two men and one of her patients in her house. This encounter will lead to a complete nervous breakdown.
The Twilight Land (Episode 3) 3.0
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Air date: 1976-05-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After a botched suicide attempt, Jenny finds herself in the hospital. As she slowly gains consciousness we follow her as she wanders through a surreal landscape of dreams and distorted memories.
The Return (Episode 4) 4.0
Writer: Ingmar Bergman
Air date: 1976-05-19
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Jenny is still drifting between dream and reality while Tomas watches over her in the hospital.
