The Obolus (2009)

The simplest questions are the hardest to answer

Genre : Fantasy, Drama

Runtime : 19M

Director : Mathias Røer
Writer : Miguel Montalvo

Synopsis

A fairy tale for adults about a little boy who has to gain strength and courage to find his way out of a mysterious place by making the ultimate sacrifice.

Actors

Tony Amendola
Tony Amendola
Bridgeman
Jarrod Bailey
Jarrod Bailey
Michael
Christine Kellogg-Darrin
Christine Kellogg-Darrin
Mom
Eve Sigall
Eve Sigall
Eglantine
David Christian Welborn
David Christian Welborn
Dad

Crews

Mathias Røer
Mathias Røer
Director
Miguel Montalvo
Miguel Montalvo
Screenplay
Miguel Montalvo
Miguel Montalvo
Story
Mathias Røer
Mathias Røer
Story
Candice Cage
Candice Cage
Producer
H. Anton Riehl
H. Anton Riehl
Original Music Composer
Nanna Bundesen
Nanna Bundesen
Cinematography
Scott C. Silver
Scott C. Silver
Editor
Brad Gilmore
Brad Gilmore
Casting
Ada Montalvo
Ada Montalvo
Set Decoration
Leslie Malitz
Leslie Malitz
Costume Design

Trailers and other movies

The Obolus Short - 2008

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