

The Pupil
2025-10-30 · 105 min · ★ 6.4
As the line between mentorship and manipulation slowly begins to blur, 12-year-old Daan faces the most terrifying challenge of his young life - distinguishing his football coach's attachment from abuse.
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- Directors
- Karin Junger
- Production companies
- The Film Kitchen, Krater, Polar Bear Films
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Status
- Released
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Bart de WildeDaan
Gijs NaberRies
Hadewych MinisElla
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