The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
The 1960s, Netherlands. Thomas doesn’t realise it yet, but he has special powers. The nine-year-old sees things others cannot. He lives in a strict, religious family where his father, quick to cite the word of God, often resorts to violence. As a sense of injustice grows within him and a longing for freedom takes hold, Thomas begins writing his Book on Everything. In it, he wishes for his father’s punishment and encounters a host of unusual characters: Jesus Christ, a levitating lady with a piano-loving cat, tropical fish swimming in city canals, a young peg-legged witch living next door, and many others.
Ratings
TMDB6.2/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard TullochWriter
- Mieke de JongWriter
- Maarten LebensWriter
- Ineke HoutmanDirector
- Guus KuijerWriter
Cast
- Brandon River CoeneThomas
- Daan SchuurmansFather
- Sallie HarmsenMother / Jesus
- Aiko BeemsterboerMargot
- Margo DamesMevr. van Amersfoort
- Anita FranklinAartsengel
- Gonny GaakeerBea
- Eva DamenTante Pie
- Luena ZoeterZusje van Eliza
- Jimi HulshofStoer Meisje
- Bert HanaMentink
- Carmen van MulierBra Bra en Trompet Engel
Stills
Themes
based on memoir or autobiography