Skyddsängeln (The Guardian Angel)

Birkman, his wife and their 3 grown-up children withdraw to the countryside. lt is rumored that plans are afoot to assas­sinate Blrkman and his family. A young man, Jacob, is hired as secretary and bodyguard. But he is also taking orders from another quarter. The whole family is charmed by Jacob. He becomes drawn into the family circle and has a hard time resisting their happy, unconventional, and affectionate behavior toward one another. Both the daughters fall in love with him. The wife, Livia, makes it clear to Jacob that, at night, she is the one who guards her husband.