Pleasure (2021)

🎬 Pleasure (2021)

Original Title: Pleasure
Release Date: October 8, 2021 (USA)
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Swedish, English
Country: Sweden, USA
Status: Released
Tagline: How far are you willing to go to make it?

 

Overview:

Pleasure (2021) is a bold and unflinching drama that explores the dark underbelly of the adult entertainment industry through the eyes of a determined young woman chasing fame. Directed by Swedish filmmaker Ninja Thyberg, the film delivers a raw and complex portrait of ambition, identity, and power in a world built on fantasy — and exploitation.

The story follows 19-year-old Linnéa, who leaves her small town in Sweden and moves to Los Angeles to become a porn star, adopting the stage name “Bella Cherry.” With unwavering confidence and a dream of becoming the next big name in the industry, Bella quickly learns that talent and looks aren’t enough — she must navigate toxic competition, manipulation, and increasingly extreme demands to rise to the top.

As Bella climbs the ladder, she faces difficult choices about her limits, her friendships, and what she’s willing to endure for success. The film refuses to glamorize or condemn, instead offering a matter-of-fact look at the adult film world through a feminist lens, grounded in realism and emotional honesty.

Uncomfortable yet vital, Pleasure is a provocative examination of consent, power dynamics, and the commodification of the female body. With a fearless breakout performance from Sofia Kappel, the film challenges viewers to confront their assumptions about agency, exploitation, and the price of fame.

Main Cast:

• Sofia Kappel as Bella Cherry (Linnéa)

• Revika Anne Reustle as Joy

• Evelyn Claire as Ava

• Chris Cock as Mike

• Dana DeArmond as Adult Industry Veteran

• Mark Spiegler as Himself