A Ship to India (1947)
Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive father, recalling love, betrayal, and the desire to escape. Told in flashback, the film explores family conflict, longing, and moral reckoning in an early milestone of Ingmar Bergman’s career.
Top Cast
Holger Löwenadler
Captain Alexander Blom
Anna Lindahl
Alice Blom
Birger Malmsten
Johannes Blom
Gertrud Fridh
Sally
Naemi Briese
Selma
Hjördis Petterson
Sofi
Lasse Krantz
Hans
Jan Molander
Bertil
Erik Hell
Pekka
Åke Fridell
Variety Hall Manager
Ingrid Borthen
Girl on the Street (uncredited)
Peter Lindgren
A Foreign Crew Member (uncredited)
Rolf Bergström
Alexander's Sidekick (1) (uncredited)
Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Alexander's Sidekick (2) (uncredited)
Amy Aaröe
Young Girl at the Beach (uncredited)
Gunnar Nielsen
Young Man at the Beach (uncredited)
FAQ about A Ship to India
What is A Ship to India about?
Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive father, recalling love, betrayal, and the desire to escape. Told in flashback, the film explores family conflict, longing, and moral reckoning in an early milestone…
When was A Ship to India released?
A Ship to India was released in 1947.
What genres does A Ship to India belong to?
A Ship to India is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in A Ship to India?
The cast of A Ship to India includes Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten, Gertrud Fridh, Naemi Briese.