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'Midsummer Night' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's Norwegian series

'Midsummer Night' is created and directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, known for his work on 'Home for Christmas', 'The Playlist', and 'Quicksand'

Show name: Midsummer Night aka Midtsommernatt

Platform: Netflix

Date of release: April 11, 2024

Country of origin: Norway

Genre: Drama

Director: Per-Olav Sørensen

Full cast list: Pernilla August, Dennis Storhøi, Yngvild Støen Grotmol, Amalia Holm, Dagny Backer Johnsen, Axel Bøyum, Fanny Klefelt, and others 

Netflix is all set to release 'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt', a Norwegian drama series that is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, April 11. 

Centered around a midsummer party, the series delves into themes of relationships, marriage, love, betrayal, hope, dreams, jealousy, forgiveness, and secret parallel lives.

The series features a star-studded cast from Norway and Sweden, including Pernilla August, Dennis Storhøi, Amalia Holm, Sofia Tjelta, Linn Skåber, Kim Falck, Christopher Wollter, Fanny Klefelt, Peiman Azizpour, Maria Agwumaro, Eirik Hallert, Liv Osa, and Kadir Talabani.

'Midsummer Night' is created and directed by Per-Olav Sørensen, known for his work on 'Home for Christmas', 'The Playlist', and 'Quicksand'.

Sørensen also co-writes the script with Sofie Forsman, Tove Forsman, and Anna Fredrikke Bjerke. The series is produced by Magnus Ramsdalen and Janne Hjeltnes for The Global Ensemble Drama.

What is the plot of 'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt'?

In the show 'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt', Netflix tells the story of Carina and Johannes, a couple who, after enjoying 30 years of marriage, decide to reveal a long-held secret to their close family and friends during a party they host.

This unexpected revelation leads them down a new and unpredictable path, affecting not only their relationship but also those around them.

The series explores real-life themes such as love, family, friendship, and marriage, while also incorporating elements of hope and humor. Through a diverse cast of characters, the audience can emotionally connect and relate to the unfolding events.

Carina and Johannes must navigate the aftermath of their disclosure, grappling with the complexity of human emotions and the consequences of keeping secrets hidden for so long.

Set against the backdrop of a midsummer event, the series is filled with drama, romance, and intrigue. Viewers are drawn into the characters' lives as they confront the repercussions of their actions during the event and in their relationships and future endeavors.

The official synopsis reads, "Carina brings her family together for a traditional Swedish midsummer, but the happy occasion goes awry when long-held secrets start to come to light."

'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt' main cast

Dennis Storhøi

Jahn Dennis Storhøi, born on July 15, 1960, in Fredrikstad, Norway, is a renowned Norwegian actor. While he has earned acclaim as a theater actor in Norway, he is best recognized for his role as 'Herger the Joyous' in John McTiernan's film 'The 13th Warrior'.

He is also known among younger audiences for his appearances in various Norwegian TV shows and for providing voices for cartoons.

In March 2010, Storhøi and several other Norwegian actors were cast in 'The Thing' prequel, which was set to explore the Norwegian expedition that discovered the alien creature. However, Storhøi later withdrew from the project for personal reasons, and Ulrich Thomsen replaced him in the film.

Pernilla August

Amalia Holm

Amalia Holm Bjelke, born on April 9, 1995, is a Scandinavian actress best known for her role as Scylla Ramshorn in the series 'Fort Salem'. She is also set to star in an upcoming Norwegian series titled 'Delete Me'.

Fluent in several languages, including Norwegian, Swedish, English, and German, Bjelke began her acting career after high school.

Her first movie role came in 2013 in 'The Hidden Child', followed by her lead role in the 2014 horror/thriller film 'Alena', where she portrayed a queer character in a girls' academy. In 2015, she appeared in her first television series, 'En Delad Värld', set in a female-dominated society.

Bjelke used money from a previous role filmed in LA to travel there for the audition, which ultimately led to her breakthrough role.

How to stream 'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt'?

'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt' is available to stream on Netflix starting from Thursday, April 11. Don't have Netflix? 

Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.

The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'Midsummer Night' aka 'Midtsommernatt' trailer