Insomnia
No peace for the wicked
1997 · 1h 36m · NOT RATED
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Erik Skjoldbjærg
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Insomnia
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Erik Skjoldbjærg Director
- Stellan Skarsgård as Jonas Engström
- Sverre Anker Ousdal as Erik Vik
- Bjørn Floberg as Jon Holt
- Maria Mathiesen as Tanja Lorentzen
- Gisken Armand as Hilde Hagen
- Kristian Figenschow as Arne Zakariassen
- Thor Michael Aamodt as Tom Engen
- Frode Rasmussen as Chief of Police
- Bjørn Moan as Eilert
- Maria Bonnevie as Ane
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