The Coin Bearer (2012)

Death is a treasure.

The Coin Bearer (2012) poster

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.

Director: Paul Sta. Ana
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Trailer

The Coin Bearer Trailer
More Films by Director: Paul Sta. Ana
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Coin Bearer stars Tanya Gomez, Kristoffer Martin, Kristoffer King.
How long is The Coin Bearer?
The Coin Bearer has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Coin Bearer?
The Coin Bearer is a Thriller, Drama film.
Where was The Coin Bearer produced?
The Coin Bearer was produced in Philippines.