The Coins
E' det muligt
“Four boys, three coins, and a runaway prank”
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story from 1968. Four boys bury some ancient Chinese coins in an excavation field and consequentially rewrite world history. A 15-year-old boy and his friends bury a handful of ancient Chinese coins in an excavation field, hoping to fool the local archeologists and impress the girls. But the news of the discovery quickly spreads to every corner of the world. Journalists, professors, and coin experts from abroad all rush to the city. Suddenly, the sleepy town of Stavanger is at the center of the world map. The main character, Henning, finds himself in an impossible dilemma: should he play along or tell the truth at the cost of destroying his own family?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Lavelle, Johannes Vikse Pedersen
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Lavelle
- Original Title
- E' det muligt
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Altibox, Norsk Filminstitutt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Lavelle, Johannes Vikse Pedersen
Maria Lavelle
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Lavelle
Writer
Maria Lavelle
Director
Johannes Vikse Pedersen
Director
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What is The Coins about?
Inspired by a true story from 1968. Four boys bury some ancient Chinese coins in an excavation field and consequentially rewrite world history. A 15-year-old boy and his friends bury a handful of ancient Chinese coins in an excavation field, hoping to fool the local archeologists and impress the girls. But the news of the discovery quickly spreads to every corner of the world. Journalists, professors, and coin experts from abroad all rush to the city. Suddenly, the sleepy town of Stavanger is at the center of the world map. The main character, Henning, finds himself in an impossible dilemma: should he play along or tell the truth at the cost of destroying his own family?
Who directed The Coins?
The Coins was directed by Maria Lavelle, Johannes Vikse Pedersen.
Who stars in The Coins?
The principal cast of The Coins includes Adam Ekeli, Emil Piel, Kristoffer Joner, Håkon Karoliussen, Conrad Ørland Wathne.
When was The Coins released and how long is it?
The Coins was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.