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A Ship to India

1947·Movie
1h 36min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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 of Ingmar Bergman’s career.
Swedish MelodramaForbidden LoveFamily SecretsPsychological DramaMoral ConflictPeriod PieceIntense RelationshipsEmotional TurmoilCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream A Ship to India legally?

A Ship to India is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Ship to India worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Ship to India?

1 h 36 min

A Ship to India runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is A Ship to India in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch A Ship to India?

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What tropes does A Ship to India use?

Abusive ParentsSmoking Hot SexChairman of the BrawlDrowning My SorrowsTantrum ThrowingMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesSense Loss SadnessBungled SuicideOffing the OffspringDomestic Abuse

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for A Ship to India, including Abusive Parents, Smoking Hot Sex, Chairman of the Brawl.