Resa i natten

Resa i natten

1955 · 92 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

Gösta is a lorry driver and has been married to Birgitta for eight years. Their marriage is only held together by their daughter. Gösta picks up girls along the roads and during a drive to Malmö he stumbles on the singing actress Irene. Gösta is captivated by her romantic presence and her joy of life. Besides picking up women, Gösta is sometimes affected by sudden seizures. His wife is unaware of this.

Directed by Hampe Faustman · Written by Olle Hellbom

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