Se7en
1995 · Crime · Mystery
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Film / 1997
Insomnia
Directed by
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
The story
Detectives Jonas and Erik are called to the midnight sun country of northern Norway to investigate a recent homicide, but their plan to arrest the killer goes awry, and Jonas mistakenly shoots Erik. The suspect escapes, and a frightened Jonas pins Erik's death on the fugitive. Jonas continues to pursue the killer as he seeks to protect himself; however, his mounting guilt and the omnipresent sun plague him with an insomnia that affects his sanity.
Cast
Stellan SkarsgårdJonas Engström
Sverre Anker OusdalErik Vik
Bjørn FlobergJon Holt
Maria MathiesenTanja Lorentzen
Gisken ArmandHilde Hagen
Kristian FigenschowArne Zakariassen
Thor Michael AamodtTom Engen
Frode RasmussenChief of Police
Bjørn MoanEilert
Maria BonnevieAne
Marianne O. UlrichsenFrøya
Guri JohnsonMia Nikolaisen (uncredited)
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