Biographical account of singer and composer Cornelis Vreeswijk including his breakthrough and his marital problems.

Cornelis is the unique chronicle about one of Sweden's greatest music legends - Cornelis Vreeswijk. An honest and gripping account of an exceptionally talented, but self-destructive artist's intense life both on and behind the stage. A man who during his whole life was searching for love and confirmation.—SF International

In 1964, Cornelis Vreeswijk, a 27 year old mental care student, attends a party where he performs a song he has written. One of the guests is the artist Fred Åkerström who brings Cornelis with him to a record company, Metronome. The company is immediately attracted to his songs and soon after Cornelis' first album is released. He becomes a national sensation, frequently on tour and recording new albums. But his successful career with staying away from home, excessive drinking and his stint in prison puts a strain on his marriage.—Mattias Thuresson