Overview

A mysterious stranger, Meisner, arrives in a northern Swedish town in 1820, calling himself a magnetist - an amalgam of hypnotist and healer - and claiming he can cure diseases un-treatable by doctors. Ignoring the objections of his colleagues, Dr. Selander allows Meisner to cure his blind daughter, Maria, who not only regains her sight, but also falls in love with the charismatic magnetist. Dark secrets and repressed memories start to emerge, amidst the love between father and daughter, man and woman.

Genres

Cast

Rolf Lassgård

Selander

Ole Lemmeke

Friedrich Meisner

Johanna Sällström

Maria

Gard B. Eidsvold

Dr. Stenius

Robert Skjærstad

Vävaren

Björn Granath

Aspelin

Stina Ekblad

Housekeeper

Erland Josephson

Mr. Hofverberg

Måns Westfelt

Mr. Krüger

Eva Röse

Sofie

Börje Ahlstedt

Apotekaren

Malin Cederblad

Eva-Stina