The Coins (2023)

Four boys, three coins, and a runaway prank

The Coins (2023) poster

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?

Director: Maria Lavelle, Johannes Vikse Pedersen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
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Production: Altibox, Norsk Filminstitutt
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: nb

Keywords

based on true story, 60s

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Coins stars Adam Ekeli, Emil Piel, Kristoffer Joner, Håkon Karoliussen, Conrad Ørland Wathne, Maria Tuner.
How long is The Coins?
The Coins has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Coins?
The Coins is a Drama film.
Where was The Coins produced?
The Coins was produced in Norway.