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...a tense, busy conspiracy thriller, pungently set during the early days of North Sea oil exploration, where cold, dark water boils inside the bore and the world upstairs appears murkier still.

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Cast & Crew

Stephen Lang
As John Ferris
Wes Bentley
As Mike
Arne Lindtner Næss
As Minister
Aksel Hennie
As Petter
Thomas Hedengran
As Jegers personal helper

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Pioneer is a thrilling adventure that follows the journey of Petter Jensen (Aksel Hennie), a professional offshore diver tasked with laying Sweden's first-ever oil pipeline in the North Sea during the early 1980s. While working alongside his brother Knut (André Eriksen), Petter experiences a tragic accident that sets him on a perilous quest to uncover dangerous truths about the shadowy forces controlling the operation. With his life on the line, Petter must confront the harsh realities of the oil industry and those who will stop at nothing to protect their profits, all while navigating through treacherous underwater territories and the darkness within his own psyche. Based on actual events, Pioneer is an intense conspiracy thriller that features an international cast, including Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games) and Stephen Lang (Avatar).

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You can stream Pioneer on: Apple TV Tubi

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