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The Misfortunates
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The Misfortunates

2009-10-07 · 108 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Comedy

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?

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Directors
Felix van Groeningen
Production companies
Menuet
Countries
Belgium, Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kenneth VanbaedenKleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
Valentijn DhaenensValentijn DhaenensGunther Strobbe
Koen De GraeveKoen De GraeveMarcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter HendrickxWouter HendrickxLowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan HeldenberghJohan HeldenberghPieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert HaelvoetBert HaelvoetKoen Strobbe
Gilda De BalGilda De BalMeetje
Natali BroodsNatali BroodsRosie
Pauline GrossenSylvie
Sofie PalmersSofie PalmersVriendin Gunther
Guy DermulDirecteur school
Jos GeensAndré
Charlotte VandermeerschCharlotte VandermeerschKonijn
Lynn Van RoyenLynn Van RoyenRostje
Yves DegryseYves DegryseFranky
Sara de BosschereSara de BosschereNele Fockedey
Robbie CleirenRobbie CleirenDeurwaarder

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