Synopsis
ACQUITTED follows the story of Aksel Borgen, a Norwegian businessman who has worked his way to the top during his 20 years in Asia having left his native town after being acquitted of the murder of his high school sweetheart.
When his hometown’s cornerstone business is threatened by bankruptcy, Aksel returns to save the place that once turned its back on him. The past has not been forgotten.
His arrival tears old wounds apart and new conflicts arise as the past meets the present. ACQUITTED shadows a battle of guilt, revenge and hope of reconciliation, the man who pleaded not guilty is still judged by society.
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Writers Siv Rajendram Eliassen & Anna Bache-Wiig
Director Geir Henning Hopland & Rune Destad Langlo
Main cast Nicolai Cleve Broch, Lena Endre, Synnøve Macody Lund, Tobias Santelmann, Henrik Rafaelsen, Ingar Helge Gimle, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Anne Marit Jacobsen
Producers Brede Hovland, Peter Bose & Jonas Allen
Format Series (two seasons)
Genre Crime Drama
Original Title Frikjent
Original Language Norwegian
Produced by Miso Film Norway
International Sales Fremantle Media International