The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Shy, gentle half-wit Dennis, whose only obsession is train-spotting, is released early on account of good behavior after a rape sentence. His parents who run a modest barbershop, skeptic André and Rita, desperately try to keep him out of girl trouble, but his victim's sister Barbara starts a hate campaign. After another girl reports abuse, Dennis is jailed and beaten black and blue daily. Barbara's boyfriend, lawyer Thomas Verelst, accepts to help 'pro deo' (no cost) and pleads that Dennis belongs in a mental institution.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Hugo Van LaereWriter
- Hilde Van MieghemDirector
Cast
- Els DottermansRita
- Matthias SchoenaertsDennis
- Veerle BaetensBarbara
- Damiaan De SchrijverAndre
- Tom van DyckThomas
- June VoetenJasmijn
- Reinhilde DecleirArlette
- Francine De BolleJenny
- Patrick De NeveJeroen
- Greta Van LanghendonckRita's ma
- Maaike NeuvilleDelphine
- Rudolph SegersGevangene
Themes
woman director