Directed by:
Hans AlfredsonScreenplay:
Hans AlfredsonCinematography:
Jörgen PerssonComposer:
Stefan NilssonCast:
Sverre Anker Ousdal, Stellan Skarsgård, Philip Zandén, Hans Alfredson, Tage Danielsson, Carl-Olof Alm, Nils Petter Sundgren, Kristina Lugn, Magnus Uggla (more)Plots(1)
"False as Water" is a film about jealousy and death. A successful publisher and seemingly happy father indulges in a slight love affair on one of his frequent business trips - it just happened. He regrets it later and turns his guilty conscience against his wife who, he thinks, is also being unfaithful. He sees in his jealous mind signs and proof that she has a lover. Their marital relationship has been deteriorating for some time and when a young poetess comes to the publishing house he falls madly in love with her - he's found a reason for breaking up his marriage. The drama takes an unexpected turn. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Norway
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Stellan Skarsgård
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Philip Zandén
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Hans Alfredson
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Tage Danielsson
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Carl-Olof Alm
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Nils Petter Sundgren
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Kristina Lugn
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Magnus Uggla
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Malin Ek
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Anders Beckman
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Niklas Rådström
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Örjan Ramberg
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Lotta Ramel
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Povel Ramel
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Martin Lindström
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Folke Lindh
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Carl Kjellgren
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Jan Wirén
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