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Fragile(2014)
Status: Released
Date: 2014-10-01
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In a society in which conscious lies and double morals are easily justified with excuses and laughs, a needlessly complex society is created, that deviates from the core of tangible life. Freek has a difficult time maintaining himself in his normal day life. When he looses his grip, he breaks and marks his most beloved person, his son, for life.
Languages: Dutch.
Countries:
Belgium,
Netherlands
ProductionCompanies:
Rits School of Arts
Cisca Films
Movie: Fragile
Top 10 Billed Cast
Matijs Jansen
Freek
Annelies Appelhof
Ilse
Juda Goslinga
Rien
Niels Oosthoek
John
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In a society in which conscious lies and double morals are easily justified with excuses and laughs, a needlessly complex society is created, that deviates from the core of tangible life. Freek has a difficult time maintaining himself in his normal day life. When he looses his grip, he breaks and marks his most beloved person, his son, for life.
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