A Life In The Shadows

Aug 9, 2025

0h 13m

★ 8.0

Overview

Birgit is a pastor who has always lived a quiet, predictable life, closely following the path laid out by her parents. But one day, someone from her past unexpectedly shows up during a sermon—someone she once loved—she’s forced to revisit a part of herself she thought was long gone. As buried feelings resurface, Birgit must ask herself: can the past offer strength, or only heartache?

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Dionysus Media

Willow Film

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Cast

Birgit

Rikke Wölck

Helene

Linnea Olivia Belfrage

Jonas

Sebastian Sørensen

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