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Troubled Water
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Troubled Water

2008-09-26 · 115 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

A man with a troubled past is released on parole. He finds work as a church organist and develops a rewarding relationship with a priest and her young son. However, his past soon catches up with him.

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Directors
Erik Poppe
Production companies
Bavaria Film International, Paradox Produksjon
Countries
Germany, Norway, Sweden
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pål Sverre HagenPål Sverre HagenJan Thomas
Trine DyrholmTrine DyrholmAgnes
Ellen Dorrit PetersenEllen Dorrit PetersenAnna
Fredrik GrøndahlJens
Trond Espen SeimTrond Espen SeimJon M
Angelou GarciaMalin
Henriette GarciaSelma
Terje StrømdahlTerje StrømdahlKirketjeneren
Anneke von der LippeAnneke von der LippeSissel
Frank KjosåsFrank KjosåsTommy
Jon Vågenes EriksenIsak
Stig Henrik HoffStig Henrik HoffFengselsprest
Tone DanielsenTone DanielsenLiss
Lene BragliFritidskontakt
Bodil JørgensenBodil Jørgensen
Sølje BergmanSølje Bergman

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