Smiles of a Summer Night

In 1950s Sweden, a tangled web of love and desire ensnares four couples on a Midsummer Night. Fredrik Egerman's unconsummated marriage to his young wife Anne is complicated by her growing feelings for their son Henrik, while his ex-lover Desiree Armfeldt seeks to rekindle their romance, sparking jealousy in the form of Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm. As the night wears on and partners switch, alliances are forged and broken, leading to a series of unexpected pairings and resolutions that leave the audience smiling.