big family,alcoholism,uncle nephew relationship,world record,late for school,overflowing toilet,drinking contest,unwanted pregnancy

The Misfortunates (2009)

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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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Felix van Groeningen
  • Profile picture of Valentijn Dhaenens
    Gunther Strobbe Valentijn Dhaenens
  • Profile picture of Koen De Graeve
    Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe Koen De Graeve
  • Profile picture of Wouter Hendrickx
    Lowie 'Petrol' Strobbe Wouter Hendrickx
  • Profile picture of Johan Heldenbergh
    Pieter 'Breejen' Strobbe Johan Heldenbergh
  • Profile picture of Bert Haelvoet
    Koen Strobbe Bert Haelvoet
  • Profile picture of Gilda De Bal
    Meetje Gilda De Bal
  • Profile picture of Natali Broods
    Rosie Natali Broods
  • Profile picture of Sofie Palmers
    Vriendin Gunther Sofie Palmers

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Keywords

  • big family
  • alcoholism
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • world record
  • late for school
  • overflowing toilet
  • drinking contest
  • unwanted pregnancy