Actress Anna Asp on infidelity comedy: 'I was lying there with Ville Blomgren over me when the set collapsed'

Swedish actress Anna Asp is sharing insights into "Det grönaste gräset" (The Greenest Grass), a new romantic comedy that boldly questions whether infidelity might be precisely what a struggling relationship needs.

Asp, currently expecting her third child, finds a connection with her character, Olivia. Olivia is an artist who feels trapped in a long-term relationship, her life becoming overly practical as she focuses on starting a family. "If you are as focused on having children as Olivia is, you might become too practical, and life risks becoming a project," Asp explained during a recent interview.

“

If you are as focused on having children as Olivia is, you might become too practical, and life risks becoming a project.

The film, set to open the Bergman Week festival on June 22, starts with a stark portrayal of a relationship's breakdown. The couple, Sasja and Olivia, are in their late thirties and facing the grim reality of a relationship where intimacy has waned and dissatisfaction is high. Asp noted that this phase often involves seeking a partner for family building, regardless of whether the current relationship is truly fulfilling.

Despite its somber beginning, the film takes an unexpected turn. What typically signifies the end of a relationship, an affair, becomes, in this narrative, the opposite. Asp recalled her initial reaction to the script: "I giggled when I read the script, and that's unusual. My first impression was joy at reading something so fearless and funny. I immediately felt that this could be fun!" The film promises a unique take on love and commitment, set against the backdrop of Stockholm's vibrant Möllan district.

“

I giggled when I read the script, and that's unusual. My first impression was joy at reading something so fearless and funny. I immediately felt that this could be fun!