On October 3, 2024, Netflix premiered the action comedy Trouble, a remake of the 1998 Swedish film of the same name. Directed by Jon Holmberg, this exciting film features a talented cast, including Filip Berg, Amy Deasismont, and Eva Melander.
The narrative follows Conny, a salesman wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The film chronicles his quest to prove his innocence and escape from jail.
According to the synopsis provided by Netflix:
“Wrongfully convicted of murder, a clumsy electronics salesman faces police corruption and criminal conspiracies in an attempt to prove his innocence.”
Trouble (2024) on Netflix: Cast List
1) Filip Berg as Conny
At 38, Swedish actor Filip Berg has a rich filmography that includes titles like The Ketchup Effect (2004), Eternal Summer (2015), Evil (2003), and Black Lake (2016-present).
In Trouble, Filip Berg portrays Conny, a divorced father who has custody of his daughter. While he works in an electronics store, his real dream is to be a pilot, emulating his ex-wife Ayla’s husband. After being falsely accused of murder and arrested, Conny ultimately uses his tech expertise as his ticket to freedom.
2) Amy Deasismont as Diana
Amy Deasismont, a versatile 32-year-old Swedish actor, singer, screenwriter, and director, has been featured in productions such as Sleep Around (2021), My Skinny Sister (2015), and Lust (2022-present).
In Trouble, she plays a young detective named Diana. Unlike the corrupt detectives who seek to convict Conny for a crime he didn’t commit, Diana uncovers the truth and pursues justice for him, eventually developing romantic feelings towards him.
3) Eva Melander as Helena
Eva Melander, 49, has previously appeared in films like Flocking (2015), UFO Sweden (2022), and Codename: Annika (2023-present).
Melander portrays Helena, a high-ranking detective in Trouble, who misuses her position to have an innocent man arrested. Involved in illegal activities, including drug trafficking, Helena resorts to extreme measures to conceal her crimes, culminating in her own downfall at the film’s conclusion.
4) Isabelle Aronsson as Julia
Young actress Isabelle Aronsson, who stars in Trouble, plays Julia, Conny and Ayla’s daughter. When Conny is jailed, Julia goes to live with her mother, but deeply longs for her father’s return, knowing he is innocent. The film concludes with a heartfelt reunion between Julia and Conny.
Other cast members include:
- Shirin Golchin as Ayla (Conny’s ex-wife and Julia’s mother)
- Joakim Sällquist as Musse
- Sissela Benn as Mirjam
- Dejan Čukić as Norinder (an inmate)
- Magnus Sundberg as Jorma
- Emil Brulin as Tomas (Ayla’s new husband, who is a pilot)
- Måns Nathanaelson as Hasse (Conny’s corrupt lawyer)
- Peter Gardiner as Josef (police chief)
Trouble is now available for streaming on Netflix.
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