The King of Ping Pong

Name: The King of Ping Pong
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008
Rating: 63.5
Cast: Jerry Johansson, Hampus Johansson, Georgi Staykov, Ann-Sofie Nurmi, Frederik Nilsson

2008·Movie

1h 47min

Ratings

63/100

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6.3

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About

Rille, an ostracized and bullied teenager, who only excels in the ping pong room, descends into a life-and-death struggle with his younger, more popular brother when the truth about their father surfaces during their spring break.

DNA

Genres: Coming-Of-Age Drama Psychological Thriller
Mood: DarkIsolatedIntenseTenseIntriguingOminousSinister
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionThe Human ConditionBetrayalIdentity CrisisSibling Rivalry
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeParental NeglectUnreliable NarrationUncovering Family SecretsPsychological ManipulationSibling ConflictSelf-DiscoveryOvercoming Bullying
Pacing: Fast-PacedGradual Build
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeUnreliable Narrator
Dialog: Intense MonologuesMinimalist Dialogue
Character Types: AntiheroEveryman
Time: Present DayContemporary
Place: School CampusSuburban NeighborhoodIndoor Ping Pong Room
Cinematic Style: Pov ShotsHigh Contrast LightingSlow Motion Sequences
Costume and Set: Modern AttireSchool Uniforms

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Jens Jonsson, Askild Vik Edvardsen

Written by:

Jens Jonsson, Hans Gunnarsson

Produced by:

Ingrid Rudefors

Cast

Georgi Staykov

Father

Ann-Sofie Nurmi

Mother

Frederik Nilsson

Väg-Gunnar

Camilla Larsson

PE teacher

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