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Troubled Water 2008

★ 7.173 votes115 min📅 2008-09-26

Erik Poppe's *Troubled Water* (2008) is a gripping Norwegian drama that follows Jon, a man struggling to leave his turbulent past behind after being released from prison.

Director: Erik Poppe

Cast

Pål Sverre Hagen
Pål Sverre Hagen
Jan Thomas
Trine Dyrholm
Trine Dyrholm
Agnes
Ellen Dorrit Petersen
Ellen Dorrit Petersen
Anna
Fredrik Grøndahl
Jens
Trond Espen Seim
Trond Espen Seim
Jon M
Angelou Garcia
Malin
Henriette Garcia
Selma
Terje Strømdahl
Terje Strømdahl
Kirketjeneren
Anneke von der Lippe
Anneke von der Lippe
Sissel
Frank Kjosås
Frank Kjosås
Tommy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Troubled Water (2008) about?

The film centers on Jon, a recently paroled man who tries to rebuild his life as a church organist. As he forms meaningful connections with a priest and her son, his past threatens to unravel everything he's worked toward.

Who directed Troubled Water?

Erik Poppe, known for his emotionally charged Norwegian films, directed *Troubled Water*.

Who stars in Troubled Water?

The film features Pål Sverre Hagen, Trine Dyrholm, and Ellen Dorrit Petersen in central roles, alongside Fredrik Grøndahl and Trond Espen Seim.

Is Troubled Water (2008) worth watching?

While IMDb hasn't rated it, *Troubled Water* offers a compelling exploration of redemption and second chances. Its character-driven drama and atmospheric storytelling make it a worthy watch for fans of thoughtful Norwegian cinema.

How long is Troubled Water?

The film runs for 115 minutes.

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About Troubled Water (2008) — A Man's Struggle for Redemption in a Quiet Norwegian Drama

Erik Poppe's *Troubled Water* (2008) is a gripping Norwegian drama that follows Jon, a man struggling to leave his turbulent past behind after being released from prison. Securing a job as a church organist, he finds unexpected solace in the company of a compassionate priest and her spirited young son. Their bond offers a fleeting sense of belonging, but when the ghosts of his past resurface, Jon must confront the choices that defined him.

Set against the stark, reflective atmosphere of a small community, the film explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the weight of personal history. With its emotional depth and understated tension, *Troubled Water* examines how one man's journey toward healing is tested by the relentless pull of his past.