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Critics often highlight the "sensual lighting" and use of classical music (including works by Handel and Mahler) as key elements that elevate the film from a simple melodrama to a "hymn to the summer".

Stig is drawn to Viola's maturity and beauty, while Viola seeks an escape from her miserable marriage to Kjell, a charming but pathetic alcoholic who finds solace in classical music.

The film's lasting reputation stems from its unflinching look at "forbidden" desire and the ethical boundaries of mentorship.