Colors of Evil: Red - Full list of cast in the film

Colors of Evil: Red is a Polish film that premiered on Netflix on May 29, 2024. The film directed by acclaimed director Adrian Panek follows the story of a prosecutor named Leopold Bilski (Jakub Gierszał) and is based on the popular Polish book of the same name Kolory Zła: Czerwień by Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak.

Colors of Evil: Red highlights how the prosecutor investigates the murder of a young woman whose body is found on the beaches of Poland. As he delves deeper into the investigation, old cases are reopened and a chilling revelation comes to light. The official synopsis of the film as per Netflix reads:

"When a girl's body is found on a beach in Poland's Tricity, a prosecutor teams up with the victim's mother on an impassioned quest for the truth."

The chilling plot of Colors of Evil: Red is backed by a group of stellar actors, who bring their characters to life.

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Colors of Evil: Red stars Jakub Gierszal, Maja Ostaszewska, and Zofia Jastrzębska in prominent roles

1) Jakub Gierszal as Leopold Bilski

Jakub Gierszal plays the role of a prosecutor (Image via Getty Images)

Polish actor Jakub Gierszal takes the lead in Colors of Evil: Red. He investigates the murder of a young bartender named Monika Bogucka, whose body is found at Tricity Beach in Poland. Gierszal's character, Leopold Bilski is an ambitious prosecutor who delves deep into the case. He finds a correlation between Monika's death and the death of another victim from a decade ago. He strives for justice and navigates through several obstacles, as he works to crack the case.

Jakub Gierszal is a prominent Polish actor and he made a name for himself after his debut film All That I Love (2009). He has also starred in numerous Polish, German, and English films and has played pivotal roles in The Getaway King (2021), and Doppelgänger (2023).

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2) Maja Ostaszewska as Helena Bogucka

Maja Ostaszewska is a popular actress who plays Helena Bogucka, the victim, Monika Bogucka's mother. She is a judge who is seen dealing with issues in her marriage. Monika's death has a massive impact on her and she tries to piece her life back together. She then begins helping the investigator, Leopold Bilski with the case.

Maja Ostaszewska has taken on a plethora of prominent roles across films and television series. She played a minor role in the film Schindler's List (1993) and took on prominent roles in films including Katyń (2007), Jack Strong (2014), and Body (2015).

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3) Zofia Jastrzębska as Monika Bogucka

Zofia Jastrzębska has a limited but prominent role in Colors of Evil: Red. Her character, Monika Bogucka is a bartender who winds up being murdered and found on the shores of Trinity Beach. The story takes a turn as several suspects come to light, making for an intriguing plot.

Zofia Jastrzębska is a Polish actress known for her roles in films like A Girl and an Astronaut (2023) and Kundel (2022).

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Other members of the cast of Netflix's Colors of Evil: Red

A still from the film (Image via Netflix's Tudum)

Colors of Evil: Red features an ensemble cast including Jakub Gierszal, Maja Ostaszewska, and Zofia Jastrzębska. The other prominent members of the cast are:

• Andrzej Konopka as Tadeusz Dubiela
• Przemyslaw Bluszcz as Lukasz Kazarski 'Kazar'
• Wojciech Zielinski as Waldemar Mila
• Andrzej Zielinski as Roman Bogucki
• Jan Wieteska as Mario Dubiela
• Lukasz Pawlowski as Kita
• Zbigniew Stryj as Ambroziak
• Szymon Czacki as Jakubiak

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Colors of Evil: Red is currently available to stream on Netflix.