Face to Face

Overview

Dr. Jenny Isaksson is a psychiatrist married to another psychiatrist; both are successful in their jobs but slowly, agonizingly, Jenny succumbs to a breakdown. She is haunted by images and emotions from her past and eventually cannot function as a wife, doctor, or individual.

Episodes

S01E01 The Separation

April 28, 1976 45 min
Jenny Isaksson, a psychiatrist working in Stockholm, temporarily moves in with her grandparents while her house is being renovated. One lonely day she goes to a party and meets new interesting people, including fellow doctor...

S01E02 The Border

May 5, 1976 48 min
Jenny goes on a date with Tomas Jacobi. When she returns home, she encounters two men and one of her patients in her house. This encounter will lead to a complete nervous breakdown.

S01E03 The Twilight Land

May 12, 1976 43 min
After a botched suicide attempt, Jenny finds herself in the hospital. As she slowly gains consciousness we follow her as she wanders through a surreal landscape of dreams and distorted memories.

S01E04 The Return

May 19, 1976 41 min
Jenny is still drifting between dream and reality while Tomas watches over her in the hospital.

Cast

Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Jenny Isaksson
Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Dr. Tomas Jacobi
Aino Taube
Aino Taube
Jenny's Grandmother
Gunnar Björnstrand
Gunnar Björnstrand
Jenny's Grandfather
Tore Segelcke
Tore Segelcke
The Woman
Kari Sylwan
Kari Sylwan
Maria Jacobi

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