The Misfortunates
De helaasheid der dingen
2009 · 1h 48m · Comedy, Drama · Belgium, Netherlands · Rated 12 (DE)
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?
Directed by
Felix van GroeningenBased on the novel by
Dimitri Verhulst6.8Smart score
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alcoholismbig familydrinking contestlate for schooloverflowing toiletuncle nephew relationshipunwanted pregnancyworld record
Rating12 (DE)
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