As their bond grows, Maria discovers Jon's hidden world of "naïve" art—a world that eventually attracts unwanted media attention and further scrutiny from her protective relatives. The heart of the film lies in Maria’s "rebellious intelligence" as she defends their connection against the community's rigid biases. Cast and Production Highlights

It looks like you’ve written a phrase in Swedish: — which translates to "I am Maria 1979 drunk" in English.

The film features powerful performances that earned it critical recognition: Peter Lindgren

It was a warm summer evening in August 1979. Maria, a 25-year-old woman with long, curly brown hair and bright green eyes, was walking down the main street of her hometown, Västerås, Sweden. She had just finished a shift at the local record store, where she worked part-time, and was heading home to her small apartment.

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For Swedish residents, the film is available for free (with a library card) on SFI Play. Search for "Jag är Maria (1979) – Oklippt version" (the uncut version). Note: This stream often has no subtitles.