The Coin Bearer
Oros
“Death is a treasure.”
Synopsis
The film set in a decadent world where even death becomes a provider. In a country where a cadaver may serve as license for holding a sakla operation (illegal gambling) in wakes, people may exploit the dead in order to generate income from the profits of gambling, and possibly pay for its burial. In Oros, a funeral parlor owner sells an unidentified body to Makoy, a kasero in a saklaan, who, along with his reluctant brother, Abet, set the stage for a three-week long fake wake holding the illegal saklaan. The sakla personnel deals with everyone involved, including Linda, an impoverished homeowner, as they agree upon a fictional story which will “legitimize” the wake.
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Trailer: OROS by Paul Sta. Ana - Cinemalaya 2012 Finalist
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sta. Ana
- Original Title
- Oros
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sta. Ana
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Paul Sta. Ana
Director
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What is The Coin Bearer about?
The film set in a decadent world where even death becomes a provider. In a country where a cadaver may serve as license for holding a sakla operation (illegal gambling) in wakes, people may exploit the dead in order to generate income from the profits of gambling, and possibly pay for its burial. In Oros, a funeral parlor owner sells an unidentified body to Makoy, a kasero in a saklaan, who, along with his reluctant brother, Abet, set the stage for a three-week long fake wake holding the illegal saklaan. The sakla personnel deals with everyone involved, including Linda, an impoverished homeowner, as they agree upon a fictional story which will “legitimize” the wake.
Who directed The Coin Bearer?
The Coin Bearer was directed by Paul Sta. Ana.
Who stars in The Coin Bearer?
The principal cast of The Coin Bearer includes Tanya Gomez, Kristoffer Martin, Kristoffer King.
When was The Coin Bearer released and how long is it?
The Coin Bearer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.