The way into this film often neglected by critics is in the Swedish title “Smultronstället”, wild strawberry place. in Sweden this a very special place, it can be as simple as a cafe but a place where wild strawberries can be found is often a source of fond memories and happiness. A place often kept close to the heart and kept secret.

jb says: Thanks for this, David. A subtle clue is always welcome.

And you see him grow and evolve throughout the story and that’s another good quality that I like as well.

jb says: Thanks for the comment, Dino. It’s some time since I saw this film, but it it still returns to me from time to time. Victor Sjöström as Dr Borg was wonderful.

jb says:
Where is the friend I seek at break of day?
When night falls I still have not found Him.
My burning heat shows me His traces
I see His traces whenever flowers bloom
His love is mingled with every air.”
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Sorry, klp, I can’t answer your question. All I know about it is that it is supposed to be an old Swedish poem. But I don’t know the author. Any Swedes in the house?