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The Coin Bearer

2012·Movie
1h 21min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Death is a treasure.

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.
Filipino Crime DramaDark Social CommentaryExploitation of the DeadIllegal GamblingImpoverishmentDecadent SocietyPsychological WeightBleak RealismMoral Decay

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Coin Bearer worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Coin Bearer rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Coin Bearer?

1 h 21 min

The Coin Bearer runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is The Coin Bearer in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.