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70% Critic Match
Insomnia
“No peace for the wicked”
7.0 / 10• 1997• 1h 36m•NR• Norwegian
ThrillerCrimeMystery
Storyline
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 & Crew
Stellan Skarsgård
Jonas Engström
Lead
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Erik Vik
Bjørn Floberg
Jon Holt
MM
Maria Mathiesen
Tanja Lorentzen
Gisken Armand
Hilde Hagen
Kristian Figenschow
Arne Zakariassen
Thor Michael Aamodt
Tom Engen
Frode Rasmussen
Chief of Police
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Erik Skjoldbjærg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Insomnia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
