1 Movie Starring Kenneth Vanbaeden

The Misfortunates

The Misfortunates

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-04-09

Languages:

Dutch

Countries:

Belgium, Netherlands

Runtime:

108 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (6976 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Christophe Dirickx (screenplay)

Dimitri Verhulst (novel)

Felix van Groeningen

Fullplot:

In Reetveerdegem (English would be Arsefeatherham), a fictitious derelict hamlet near run-down industrial city Aalst (Alost), five debt-burdened drop-out Strobbe brothers move back in with their pensioned mother 'Meetje', still wasting their lives in dead-end jobs, alcohol, gambling and meaningless sex. Celle also took in, as if their baby brother, his son Gunther. Nobody expects the knave (13) to grow up and become a respectable citizen either, despite his better IQ and attitude, as his uncles' and father's mischief and reputation seem to sabotage every single opportunity. Discovering love may motivate him after all, or accidental paternity could drag him down to father's level.

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