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1959 · 90 mins · Danish
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Directed by
Johan Jacobsen
Starring
Birgitte Federspiel, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Victor Montell

A lone woman is visited one rainy day by a mysterious stranger who, observing her solitude, asks to shelter from the storm. She gently welcomes him, letting him stay for the night. He continues to linger day after day, and gradually the woman's quiet hospitality turns into a growing, unexpected affection for the enigmatic guest.

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