Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Sofia Karemyr | ... | Iris | |
Simon J. Berger | ... | John | |
Josefin Asplund | ... | Sonja | |
Pernilla August | ... | Dagmar Glans | |
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Anders Beckman | ... | Roy |
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Sven Nordin | ... | Glenn |
David Dencik | ... | Aspen | |
Hanna Ullerstam | ... | Mona | |
Sverrir Gudnason | ... | Krister | |
Maria Alm Norell | ... | Iris mamma Gunnel | |
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Lena B. Eriksson | ... | Socialsekreterare Britt |
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Jade Viljamaa | ... | Minna |
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Julia Lindblom | ... | Mari |
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Eddie Hultén | ... | David |
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Tobias Ekelund | ... | Moppekillen Tompa |
Call Girl is set in the late 1970s - a time time of women's liberation, sexual revolution, Swedish neutrality, nuclear power and social security. The film takes us on a trip from the very bottom of society, along dark back streets, through glitz and glamour, to the corridors of power which are a labyrinth of secrets. The story is inspired by a Swedish political scandal known as Bordellhärvan which linked underage prostitution with powerful customers believed to come from the highest levels of society. Written by Sparkleplanet
A Swedish semi adult-drama inspired by the real story of country's corruption and scandal during the time woman's liberation and the sexual revolution. It also went through controversy before hitting the screen. The story is set in the backdrop of the 1976 general election which centers around two troubled teenage girls Iris and Sonja. They are sent to live in a juvenile home, in the night time they begin to explore the city with other girls from the institution. Then they meet a woman called Dagmar who introduce them into the all new world. Like the German movie 'The Lives of Others' a young police officer named Sandberg is assigned to comb the taped phone calls, only for the formality. As he goes deeper into it becomes bigger, he cross-connects which crack loose everything to hit him back.
The movie might be about prostitution but it had less nude scenes which come occasionally. That mean you should not consider it is suitable for all age group. But good for the movie fans from different category who are willing to know the true incident than witnessing sexual side of the tale. It also indicates the struggle of underage girl's without proper guidance in the society. More like the country's security system was flawed. Especially the character Iris' run away at the end tells how safe it was for women in those times.
The filmmakers brought the real atmosphere of 70s. I think it was the perfect cast and their performances. Overall it was a nice movie which throws some lights on the truth about illegal activities and underage prostitution and also dragging the powerful names. Yeah, you must see this movie to know all these in picture than expecting some erotic.
7/10