"This captivating story about a sacrificial woman's hard destiny shine's of film artistic moments.

Sweden in the beginning of the 1900th Century - a time with great social change, unrest, war and poverty. Maja goes to school dreaming of becoming a teacher. When her mother Maria one day wins a camera at a lottery, her boyfriend Sigfrid claims the prize since he paid for the ticket. Maria responds by saying that if he wants a part of the prize he going to have to marry her. And so he does.

Director, cinematographer, screenwriter and professor Jan Troell -"Here's Your Life" (1966), "Ole dole doff" (1968) and "Il capitano" (1991) is back after four years in silence with the true story about Maria Larsson, which is inspired by memories told by Maria and Sigfrid's daughter Maja Øman and based on the book written by Jan Troell's wife Agneta Ulfsæter. Through actress Birte Heribertsson's voice-over we are initiated in the remarkable life story of Maria Larsson and her turbulent relationship to her husband Sigfrid. With frequent close ups, long takes and observing camera movements, Jan Troell creates empathy and reflection within the viewer and invites us into a dense and intimate universe. As every Jan Troell film the photography is epic and aesthetic, and in "Everlasting Moments" the photography is a character that tells it's own story. It is of personal style, provokes emotion, is hypnotically beautiful and remains a symbol of eternity.

The films melodic theme song and the colorful cinematography creates efficient moods and Niklas Rådstrøms chronologically told screenplay explores topics such as independence, child upbringing, alcoholism, working class, religion, poverty, destiny, infidelity, love and family life. In the role as Maria Larsson, Maria Heiskanen delivers a strong and gripping performance. Mikael Persbrandt is explosive in the role as Sigfrid and adds energy and intensity with his marked presence, while Jesper Christensen delivers a subtle and touching interpretation of photographer Sebastian in one of his finest performances. "Everlasting Moments" is a contemplative character study with detailed milieu depictions that gives a realistic image of an historic era. It is also a film glued together by enchanting moments eternalized by Jan Troells sharp eyes."