The Box
Kassinn
Synopsis
The film tells the tale of a man named Kalli, a scruffy looking 30 year old, that lives in his brother’s garage. As he wakes up hung-over on the morning of his birthday. He finds to his surprise an over sized box in his living room. Inside the box is a very unusual birthday present from his brother Teitur. As Kalli opens the box, he discovers that the gift is a woman from East-Europe, that was mailed to him. As Kalli struggles to convince his brother that giving someone a mail-order bride on their birthday is not the right thing to do, he realizes what a sociopath his brother really is. And though he doesn’t want to admit it to himself, he too has some serious women issues and does not respect them as human beings. In the end the film shows how so many men treat women like objects. Although the film deals with serious issues it does so in a light and absurd way so the laughs are plenty and never far between.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helgi Jóhannsson, Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Helgi Jóhannsson
- Original Score
- Óli Páll Geirsson
- Original Title
- Kassinn
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helgi Jóhannsson, Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson
Helgi Jóhannsson
Óli Páll Geirsson
Sverrir Örn Jónsson
Helgi Jóhannsson
Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson
Department Leadership Roster
Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson
Producer
Helgi Jóhannsson
Director
Helgi Jóhannsson
Screenplay
Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson
Director
Sverrir Örn Jónsson
Director of Photography
Helgi Jóhannsson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Box.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Box about?
The film tells the tale of a man named Kalli, a scruffy looking 30 year old, that lives in his brother’s garage. As he wakes up hung-over on the morning of his birthday. He finds to his surprise an over sized box in his living room. Inside the box is a very unusual birthday present from his brother Teitur. As Kalli opens the box, he discovers that the gift is a woman from East-Europe, that was mailed to him. As Kalli struggles to convince his brother that giving someone a mail-order bride on their birthday is not the right thing to do, he realizes what a sociopath his brother really is. And though he doesn’t want to admit it to himself, he too has some serious women issues and does not respect them as human beings. In the end the film shows how so many men treat women like objects. Although the film deals with serious issues it does so in a light and absurd way so the laughs are plenty and never far between.
Who directed The Box?
The Box was directed by Helgi Jóhannsson, Halldór Ragnar Halldórsson.
Who stars in The Box?
The principal cast of The Box includes Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Stefán Hallur Stefánsson.
When was The Box released and how long is it?
The Box was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Box?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Box was composed by Óli Páll Geirsson.