Initially, Tarkovsky wanted his ex-wife, Irma Raush, as "Hari", however, after meeting Swedish actress Bibi Andersson in June 1970, he considered her for the role.
Initially, Tarkovsky wanted his ex-wife as "Hari" after meeting Swedish actress Bibi Andersson in June 1970, he considered her for the role. This was however. Irma Raush was his ex-wife.