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Short animated drama

Dead Weight (2024): Cast

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Dead Weight is a 2024 short animated drama directed by Øyvind Tangseth, starring Morten Svartveit, Bjarte Hjelmeland and Bjarte Tjøstheim. It runs 8 minutes.

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Dead Weight (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Øyvind Tangseth
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Animation
Original language
Norwegian
Studio
Råsalt
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dead Weight About?

The premise of Dead Weight without spoilers.

Three men find themselves in a descending hot‑air balloon drifting over an icy sea, forced to shed weight to avoid disaster. After a tense vote, they toss one passenger over the basket’s side. The fallen man clings desperately to the balloon’s long line, refusing to release his grip as the cold wind howls.

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Cast & crew

Dead Weight Cast

Morten Svartveit leads the cast, with Bjarte Hjelmeland and Bjarte Tjøstheim. Directed by Øyvind Tangseth.

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FAQ

Dead Weight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dead Weight, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dead Weight?

Dead Weight runs 8 minutes.

When was Dead Weight released?

Dead Weight was released on October 25, 2024.

Who directed Dead Weight?

Dead Weight was directed by Øyvind Tangseth.

Who is in the cast of Dead Weight?

Dead Weight stars Morten Svartveit, Bjarte Hjelmeland and Bjarte Tjøstheim.

Does Dead Weight have a post-credit scene?

No. Dead Weight has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dead Weight in?

The original language of Dead Weight is Norwegian.

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