The Misfortunates(2009)
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?
Movie: The Misfortunates
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gunther Strobbe
Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Koen Strobbe
Meetje
Rosie
Vriendin Gunther
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