Brink of Life
1958, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Brink of Life is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Eva DahlbeckStina Andersson
- Ingrid ThulinCecilia Ellius
- Bibi AnderssonHjördis Pettersson
- Barbro Hiort af OrnäsNurse Brita
- Erland JosephsonAnders Ellius
- Max von SydowHarry Andersson
- Gunnar SjöbergDr. Nordlander
- Ann-Marie GyllenspetzCounsellor Gran
- Inga LandgréGreta Ellius
- Kristina AdolphsonNurse (uncredited)
- Bengt BlomgrenInjured Child's Father (uncredited)
- Monica EkbergHjördis' Friend (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1958
- Original title
- Nära livet
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ulla Isaksson, Ingmar Bergman
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Brink of Life: quick answers
Is Brink of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Brink of Life?
Brink of Life runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Brink of Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Brink of Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Brink of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Brink of Life yet.
Which OTT platform is Brink of Life on?
Brink of Life is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Brink of Life?
If you liked Brink of Life, try Hounddog, Sergio, El Chicano.
Who directed Brink of Life?
Brink of Life (1958) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson.