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Je m'appelle Agneta

Je m'appelle Agneta

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Je m'appelle Agneta

2026

1h 54m

6.9(39 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

Craving a fresh start, recently unemployed Agneta accepts an au pair gig in Provence that turns into an indulgent escape — and an unexpected awakening.

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Netflix

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Production Companies

SF Studios

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1 video

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Eva Melander

Agneta

Eva Melander

Acting

Claes Månsson

Einar

Claes Månsson

Acting

Jérémie Covillault

Fabien

Jérémie Covillault

Acting

Anne-Marie Ponsot

Bonibelle

Anne-Marie Ponsot

Acting

Björn Kjellman

Magnus

Björn Kjellman

Acting

Matilda Ekström

Kollega

Matilda Ekström

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