Ocean Breakers
Daniel has reluctantly followed his father into the priesthood. After graduating, he comes to a parish in Hälsingland. During one stormy night, Daniel and Karin, a resident of Hälsingland and old friend, are both overcome with emotion and sleep together. Filled with regret over breaking his vows, he runs out into the dark night and is struck by lightning. He loses his memory and is taken to a distant hospital to recover. Meanwhile Karin gets pregnant and has a child. Eventually Daniel comes back and when he meets Karin his memory returns.
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Ivar Johansson Director · Henning Ohlsson Screenplay Per Vedin Author
United States release December 16, 1949 · Produced in Sweden · Original title Bränningar
Production
SF Studios
Production
Sweden
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Original title
Bränningar
Original language
Swedish
Spoken on screen
Swedish
Release dates
Sweden · February 17, 1935
Theatrical
United States · December 16, 1949
Denmark
May 3, 1935
Finland
March 24, 1935
Mexico
January 21, 1949
Slovenia
September 28, 1940
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