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The Virgin Spring

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Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to deliver candles to a distant church. On their way through the woods, the girls encounter a group of…

DirectorIngmar Bergman
WriterUlla Isaksson
ProducersIngmar Bergman·Allan Ekelund

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ingmar Bergman

MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Töre
BVBirgitta Valberg
Birgitta Valberg
Märeta
GLGunnel Lindblom
Gunnel Lindblom
Ingeri
BPBirgitta Pettersson
Birgitta Pettersson
Karin
ADAxel Düberg
Axel Düberg
Thin Herdsman
AEAllan Edwall
Allan Edwall
Beggar
TITor Isedal
Tor Isedal
Mute Herdsman
OP
Ove Porath
Boy
ASAxel Slangus
Axel Slangus
Bridge Keeper
GBGudrun Brost
Gudrun Brost
Frida
OLOscar Ljung
Oscar Ljung
Simon
TBTor Borong
Tor Borong
Farm-hand

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The Virgin Spring — streaming FAQ

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The Virgin Spring is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Virgin Spring on Netflix?

No, The Virgin Spring is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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