Movie

Brink of Life

Released: March 31, 1958 (1958)

Runtime: 85 minutes

Genres: Drama

Three women sharing a maternity ward confront miscarriage, unwanted pregnancy, and childbirth, revealing the emotional strain and quiet solidarity surrounding motherhood.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Gunnar Sjöberg as Dr. Nordlander
Age at release: 49
Eva Dahlbeck as Stina Andersson
Age at release: 38
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Nurse Brita
Age at release: 36
Erland Josephson as Anders Ellius
Age at release: 34
Ingrid Thulin as Cecilia Ellius
Age at release: 32
Inga Landgré as Greta Ellius
Age at release: 30
Max von Sydow as Harry Andersson
Age at release: 28
Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz as Counsellor Gran
Age at release: 25
Bibi Andersson as Hjördis Pettersson
Age at release: 22
Kristina Adolphson as Nurse (uncredited)
Age at release: 20

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Gunnar Nielsen as Doctor (uncredited)
Age at release: 38
Bengt Blomgren as Injured Child's Father (uncredited)
Age at release: 34
Sissi Kaiser as Mari (uncredited)
Age at release: 33
Inga Gill as Mother (uncredited)
Age at release: 32
Margaretha Krook as Dr. Larsson (uncredited)
Age at release: 32
Gun Jönsson as Night Nurse (uncredited)
Age at release: 28
Lars Lind as Dr. Thylenius (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
Maud Elfsiö as Maud (uncredited)
Age at release: 17
Monica Ekberg as Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown