The Misfortunates (2009)
Original title: De helaasheid der dingen
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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Kenneth VanbaedenKleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)
Valentijn DhaenensGunther Strobbe
Koen De GraeveMarcel 'Celle' Strobbe
Wouter HendrickxLowie 'Petrol' Strobbe
Johan HeldenberghPieter 'Breejen' Strobbe
Bert HaelvoetKoen Strobbe
Gilda De BalMeetje
Natali BroodsRosiePauline GrossenSylvie
Sofie PalmersVriendin GuntherGuy DermulDirecteur schoolJos GeensAndréKeywords
AlcoholismBig familyUnwanted pregnancyUncle nephew relationshipOverflowing toiletDrinking contestWorld recordLate for school
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityAlcoholism · Big Family · Unwanted PregnancyDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityBig FamilyDirector preference178797Actor preference20534 · 412414 · 531896
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Frequently asked questions about The Misfortunates
What is The Misfortunates about?
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?
How long is The Misfortunates?
The Misfortunates has a runtime of 108 minutes.