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The Misfortunates (2009) · Cineora

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A FELIX VAN GROENINGEN FILM

The Misfortunates

20091h 48mMovie

ComedyDrama

IMDb7.3/ 10 · 12.1K votes

THE STORY

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?

Funny
Bittersweet
Gritty
Family
Addiction
Growing up

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for talking about after and late nights. Contains strong language.

DirectorFelix van Groeningen

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Kenneth VanbaedenKleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)

Valentijn DhaenensGunther Strobbe

Koen De GraeveMarcel 'Celle' Strobbe

Wouter HendrickxLowie 'Petrol' Strobbe

Johan HeldenberghPieter 'Breejen' Strobbe

Bert HaelvoetKoen Strobbe

Gilda De BalMeetje

Natali BroodsRosie

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