The Misfortunates

7.2/1020091h 48mReleased

DramaComedy

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?

Released: Oct 7, 2009

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Kenneth Vanbaeden

Kleine Gunther Strobbe (13 jaar)

Valentijn Dhaenens

Gunther Strobbe

Koen De Graeve

Marcel 'Celle' Strobbe

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