Insomnia (1997)

No peace for the wicked

★ 7.0 1h 36m Thriller · Crime · Mystery

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

Erik Skjoldbjærg

Cast

Stellan Skarsgård, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Mathiesen, Gisken Armand, Kristian Figenschow, Thor Michael Aamodt, Frode Rasmussen

Country

Norway

Released

March 14, 1997