

Het Verlangen
2017-03-23 · 90 min · ★ 5.2
Two brothers get caught up in a bitter battle for honor when they attempt to save their ailing publishing company by having an uncultured but attractive woman pose as the author of an unknown talent's literary masterpiece.
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- Directors
- Joram Lürsen
- Production companies
- Topkapi Films, BNNVARA
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Chantal JanzenBrigitte Hooijmakers
Gijs NaberMarc Goudemondt
Alex KlaasenBoudewijn Goudemondt
Peter BolhuisHerman Schulte
Jelka van HoutenMariska van Loo
Bram van der VlugtAlfred Goudemondt
Anne Wil BlankersNienke Goudemondt
Cynthia AbmaJeanne van Schaik
Jochum ten HaafAaron Golsteijn
Matteo van der GrijnAndré
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk
Jan Mulder
Ronald Giphart
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