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‘Tore’: Everything You Need to Know About the Swedish Series
An immature twentysomething fumbles his way toward self-discovery in this dramedy.
By Ingrid Ostby
Nov. 2, 2023
Tore Netflix: Cast, Plot, Trailer of the Swedish Series - Netflix Tudum
After Tore loses his father, he completely disassociates — pretending absolutely nothing bad has happened. Of course, suppressing all his feelings causes him to act out, and he starts hitting the club scene… hard. As Tore tailspins out of control, he stumbles onto a journey of who he really is. Directed by Erika Calmeyer (Twin), the dark comedy series Tore was created and written by its star, Swedish comedic actor and former YouTuber William Spetz (Filip och Mona).
When will Tore be released?
Stream the six-episode series now.
Where can I find the trailer for Tore?
Check it out at the top of this article.
Who’s in the cast of Tore?
- William Spetz (Quicksand) as Tore, an assistant at Årsta Funeral Home
- Sanna Sundqvist (Call Mom!) as Linn, Tore’s best friend
- Peter Haber (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as Bosse, Tore’s father and owner of Årsta Funeral Home
- Victor Iván (The Hypnosis) as Viggo, a guy Tore meets at a gay club
- Hannes Fohlin (The Head) as Erik, a florist
- Carlos Romero Cruz (Dumpad) as Shady Meat, a drag performer at Tore’s local club
- Karin Bertling (A Discovery of Witches) as Heidi, one of Årsta’s clients who’s just lost her husband
- Per Svensson (Welcome to Sweden) as Per, an employee at Årsta
- Lotta Tejle (30° i Februari) as Ulla, an employee at Årsta
- Doreen Ndagire (Comedy Queen) as Lo, Tore’s friend
William Spetz as Tore, Carlos Romero Cruz as Shady Meat, and Doreen Ndagire as Lo in Tore
What happens in Tore?
When his father dies suddenly, 27-year-old Tore — who’s a bit of a late bloomer — spirals into self-destruction to cope with his grief. During the day, he works at his father’s funeral home, acting like he isn’t suffering a huge loss — but at night he dips into the queer nightlife scene as a way to escape his emotions. As Tore struggles to stay afloat, he jeopardizes his friendships and livelihood. But he finds light in the darkness when he meets a local florist, Erik, and develops a friendship with a drag queen known as Shady Meat.
Is Tore based on a book?
No, it’s not based on a book.
Is Tore based on a true story?
No, it’s not based on a true story.
William Spetz as Tore in Tore
Where does Tore take place?
Tore takes place in Stockholm and its suburbs.
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