Port of Call

Hamnstad
Port of Call
Genres: Drama, Romance
Rating: 6.68
Language: sv
Year:1948
Country:SE
Runtime: 1h 39min
Tags: factory, reformatory

Where to watch:

Criterion Channel (Criterion Channel)

Description:

In this poignant tale of redemption and second chances, a young woman, freshly released from a reformatory school after committing suicide as an act of rebellion against her oppressive environment, finds herself yearning for escape once again - this time from the overbearing presence of her mother. Amidst the turbulent backdrop of post-war society, she unexpectedly crosses paths with a sailor who has returned home from his journeys afar. Their chance meeting sparks an intense and passionate romance, yet the weight of the protagonist's troubled past looms heavily over them both.As their love story unfolds, the sailor struggles to reconcile his own beliefs about forgiveness and redemption with the harsh reality of societal judgment that surrounds this young woman. Through their trials and tribulations, they must navigate the complexities of love, trust, and acceptance as they search for a way to build a life together. The film delves deep into themes of overcoming personal demons, societal expectations, and the transformative power of human connection in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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