The Misfortunates
Watch Trailer13-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?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | De helaasheid der dingen |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Belgium, Netherlands |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Felix van Groeningen |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (213 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.
Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.
Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.
Director: Felix van Groeningen
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.
🎭 Cast
Kenneth Vanbaeden
Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
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
Pauline Grossen
Sylvie
Sofie Palmers
Vriendin Gunther
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