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Cast
Anton Lundqvist
as Erik Wassman
Jesper Adefelt
as Edmund Wester
Jonas Karlsson
as Henry Wassman
Helena af Sandeberg
as Ewa Kaludis
Anders Berg
as Berra Albertsson
Pär Luttropp
as Brylle
Emil Johnsen
as Lasse Schiefmaul
Johan H:son Kjellgren
as Erik Wassman, adult
Donald Högberg
as Filip Wassman
Josefine Strandberg
as Britt Laxman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes45
DirectorMartin Asphaug
WritersMartin Asphaug
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake
About Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake
14-year old Erik gets sent to live with his older brother, Henry, during the summer as his mother is dying in cancer. Henry starts dating Ewa, who is married to Berra. A few days after Ewa shows up battered and bruised from an altercation with Berra, he is found dead on a nearby parking lot.
Directed by Martin Asphaug, Kim Novak Never Swam in Genesaret's Lake leans on a strong ensemble — Anton Lundqvist, Jesper Adefelt, Jonas Karlsson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2005.
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