: Maria’s ability to see past Jon's exterior.

: Beyond the Guldbagge win, the film was screened at major international festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival (1980) and the Chicago International Film Festival.

The film features standout performances from its lead actors:

: Starring Lise-Lotte Hjelm as Maria and Peter Lindgren as Jon.

While often dismissed by critics of the era as mere exploitation, looking deeper reveals specific themes common to the genre: