19 year old Linnéa leaves her small town in Sweden and heads for Los Angeles with the aim of becoming the world's next big porn star, but the road to her goal turns out to be bumpier than she imagined.
Acting
Sofia Kappel's debut is terrifyingly committed—literally zero vanity.
Direction
Thyberg's clinical eye refuses to let you look away comfortably.
Production
Shot in actual industry locations with real performers—authenticity stings.
Director
Ninja Thyberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Thyberg spent years researching LA's porn industry, including living with performers. The film sparked debate at Sundance about whether cis male critics should review it.
The 'go-see' montage—Bella being inspected like livestock—uses actual industry veterans who improvised their cruelties. Kappel's reactions are genuine.
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