Plot In a large 19th-century mansion with red walls and carpets, Agnes is dying of uterine cancer. Her sisters, Maria and Karin, arrive at their childhood home and take turns with the maid, Anna, watching over Agnes. Anna, more religious than the sisters, prays after she lost her young daughter. When Agnes's doctor David visits, he sees his former lover Maria. Maria remembers their affair and her failed marriage with her husband Joakim, who stabbed himself non-fatally in response to the adultery. David tells her that she has become more indifferent. Agnes remembers their mother, who neglected and teased her and favoured Maria, with greater understanding and recalls sharing a moment of sorrow with her. While Agnes' sisters remain emotionally distant, Anna comforts the suffering Agnes by baring her breasts and holding her at night.
Plot In a large 19th-century mansion with red walls and carpets Agnes is dying of uterine cancer Her sisters Maria and Karin arrive at their childhood home and take turns with the maid Anna watching over Agnes Anna more religious than the sisters prays after she lost her young daughter When Agnes's doctor David visits he sees his former lover Maria Maria remembers their affair and her failed marriage with her husband Joakim who stabbed himself non-fatally in response to the adultery David tells her that she has become more indifferent Agnes remembers their mother who neglected and teased her and favoured Maria with greater understanding and recalls sharing a moment of sorrow with her While Agnes' sisters remain emotionally distant Anna comforts the suffering Agnes by baring her breasts and holding her at night