Speechless (2017)
Original title: Sprakeloos
Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
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Stany CretsJan Meerman
Viviane de MuynckMoeder Josée, hedenRik van UffelenVader Roger
Marie VinckMoeder Josée, verleden
Flor DecleirVader Roger, Verleden
Hans KestingRoelMovie DNA
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What is Speechless about?
Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
How long is Speechless?
Speechless has a runtime of 105 minutes.