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The Misfortunates(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-10-07
72%
215 Votes
Time: 1h 48m
Overview:
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?
Languages: Dutch.
Countries:
Belgium,
Netherlands
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Misfortunates
Top 10 Billed Cast
Valentijn Dhaenens
Gunther Strobbe
Koen De Graeve
Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter Hendrickx
Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan Heldenbergh
Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert Haelvoet
Koen Strobbe
Gilda De Bal
Meetje
Natali Broods
Rosie
Sofie Palmers
Vriendin Gunther
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