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The Misfortunates
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Title: The Misfortunates

Release Date: 7 Oct 2009

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Menuet

Production Companies: Menuet

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?

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (192 votes)

Cast

  • Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar): Kenneth Vanbaeden
  • Gunther Strobbe: Valentijn Dhaenens
  • Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe: Koen De Graeve
  • Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe: Wouter Hendrickx
  • Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe: Johan Heldenbergh
  • Koen Strobbe: Bert Haelvoet
  • Meetje: Gilda De Bal
  • Rosie: Natali Broods
  • Sylvie: Pauline Grossen
  • Vriendin Gunther: Sofie Palmers
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