Most People Live in China (2002)
A bold Norwegian anthology experiment — nine directors, six writers, eight stories, and one very unusual question about who really lives in Norway.
Most People Live in China - Movie Information
- Original Title: Folk flest bor i Kina
- Release Year: 2002
- Directed by: Sara Johnsen, Magnus Martens et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 25m
- Original Language: Norwegian
- Spoken Languages: Norwegian
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 7, 2002 (Norway - A)
- Alternative Titles: Wiekszosc ludzi mieszka w Chinach (PL), Utopija - Niko nije savršen u savršenoj zemlji (RS), A legtöbb ember Kínában él... (HU)
- Production Companies: Motlys
- Production Countries: Norway
Most People Live in China - Plot
A movie inspired by eight Norwegian political parties, written by six writers and directed by nine directors: a man gets a nasty surprise skinny dipping, a cow eats a cell phone, a lesbian couple loses a child, a blind girl sells dubious lottery tickets, a boy falls in love, a man picks up a hitchhiker, three girls get help from a man in pajamas, and nine old men find a young girl stuck in a swamp.
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Most People Live in China - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sara Johnsen
- Magnus Martens
- Hans Petter Moland
- Terje Rangnes
- Ingebjørg Torgersen
- Thomas Robsahm
- Arild Fröhlich
- Morten Tyldum
- Martin Asphaug
Main Cast
- Trond Høvik
- Marit Pia Jacobsen
- Sven Nordin
- Siv Klynderud
- Kim Haugen
- Kristin Skogheim
- Gjertrud Jynge
- Ågot Sendstad
- Ingar Helge Gimle
- Ingrid Jørgensen Dragland
Writers
- Kjetil Lismoen
- Nikolaj Frobenius
- Erlend Loe
- Marion Hagen
- Per Schreiner
- Thomas Robsahm
Producers
- Yngve Sæther
- Ørjan Karlsen
Most People Live in China - FAQs
What is Most People Live in China about?
Most People Live in China is a Norwegian anthology film made up of eight short stories, each inspired by one of Norway's political parties. From a man surprised while skinny dipping to nine elderly men rescuing a girl from a swamp, the vignettes blend dry humor with warm human observation.
Why did nine directors make this film together?
The film was conceived as a creative experiment tied to Norway's political landscape — each of the eight stories was inspired by a different Norwegian political party. Nine directors, including Morten Tyldum and Hans Petter Moland, each helmed a segment, giving the film a fascinatingly varied set of voices and styles.
What are the different stories in the film?
The film weaves together eight vignettes: a man gets an unpleasant shock while skinny dipping, a cow swallows a cell phone, a lesbian couple loses a child, a blind girl peddles dodgy lottery tickets, a boy falls for someone, a hitchhiker changes a driver's day, three girls meet a pajama-clad stranger, and nine old men find a girl trapped in a swamp.
Who are the main actors in Most People Live in China?
The ensemble cast features Trond Høvik, Marit Pia Jacobsen, Sven Nordin, Siv Klynderud, Gjertrud Jynge, Ågot Sendstad, Ingar Helge Gimle, Kristin Skogheim, Kim Haugen, and Ingrid Jørgensen Dragland, among others spread across the film's eight segments.
Is Most People Live in China similar to other anthology films?
Fans of multi-director anthology films like Four Rooms (1995), California Suite (1978), or Magnolia (1999) will find familiar territory here. Most People Live in China shares that same spirit of interlocking short stories told by different creative voices, though its distinctly Norwegian political inspiration sets it apart.
Who wrote the stories in Most People Live in China?
Six writers contributed to the screenplay: Kjetil Lismoen, Nikolaj Frobenius, Erlend Loe, Marion Hagen, Per Schreiner, Thomas Robsahm, and Harald Rosenløw-Eeg. The mix of literary and screenwriting talent gives each segment its own distinct comedic and dramatic texture.
When was Most People Live in China released?
The film had its Norwegian release on June 7, 2002. It was produced by Motlys and is a product of a uniquely collaborative moment in Norwegian cinema, bringing together some of the country's most interesting filmmaking voices of that era.
What language is Most People Live in China in?
The film is entirely in Norwegian, which gives it an authentic local flavor that suits its politically inspired premise. Non-Norwegian viewers will want to watch it with subtitles to fully appreciate the dry wit and cultural references woven throughout each of the eight stories.
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