The circus is the backdrop for this story of a woman who falls for the gaudy charm of a small-town actor. Ingmar Bergman directed this grim and tragic tale of frustrated desires and human perseverance in the face of misery. Director Ingmar Bergman Star Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Bjornstrand Special Features: Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 1.0 - Swedish Subtitles - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Peter Cowie Introduction - Ingmar Bergman Runtime: 93 minutes Year of Release: 1953.