The Master Builder

The Master Builder

1988 · 138 min · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Ibsen's play is the story of Halvard Solness, Master Builder of a town in Norway. Solness is a successful architect but he's afraid of the being surpassed by those younger than himself. The arrival of a young woman called Hilda stirs up memories and feelings with stories of a promise he made her many years ago.

Directed by Michael Darlow · Written by Henrik Ibsen

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