It’s Only Make Believe

After serving 10 years in prison for murder, Jenny returns to society. She wants to live a quiet life and resume her responsibilities as a mother, but soon shadows from the past start to appear.

Cast

Silje Salomonsen

as Jenny

Vegar Hoel

as Ådne

Tomas Alf Larsen

as Gary

Ole Romsdal

as Tønder

Egil Birkeland

as Eddie Vedder

Fredrik S. Hana

as Frank

Iben Østin Hjelle

as Merete

Kjell Breivik

as Frank's father

Kjersti Østin Ommundsen

as Gunn Oddny

Lene Heimlund Larsen

as Claire

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