A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.
Bibi Andersson
as Alma
Liv Ullmann
as Elisabet Vogler
Margaretha Krook
as The Doctor
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Herr Vogler
Jörgen Lindström
as Elisabet's Son (uncredited)