Rottenetter

We’re in 2008. Stavanger is no longer a small fishing town on the West Coast. The town may pride itself on titles like “oil capital” and “culture capital”. People are wealthier, the cars more expensive and the houses more luxurious. The old wooden houses are demolished to give way to large residential complexes and gigantic food festivals. French acrobats dominate the cultural life. And behind it all, the global financial crisis is looming. In the middle of this materialistic everyday reality, we meet Jonny Kristiansen, an up-and-coming 25 year old broker. Hungry for money and success, he is pulled into an unscrupulous financial world. With cigars, champagne and exclusive escort girls, Jonny takes off and aims at the top of the finance pyramid. Jonny’s goal is to become best, richest and most powerful, whatever the cost. But if someone wins, others will have to lose. Is the price worth paying? (Nordisk Film Nor.)