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Fragile
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Fragile

2014-10-01 · 60 min · Not rated

Drama

In a society in which conscious lies and double morals are easily justified with excuses and laughs, a needlessly complex society is created, that deviates from the core of tangible life. Freek has a difficult time maintaining himself in his normal day life. When he looses his grip, he breaks and marks his most beloved person, his son, for life.

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Directors
Francisca Toetenel
Production companies
Rits School of Arts, Cisca Films
Countries
Belgium, Netherlands
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matijs JansenMatijs JansenFreek
Raaf Le ClercqMax
Annelies AppelhofAnnelies AppelhofIlse
Juda GoslingaJuda GoslingaRien
Erik van WelzenRichard
Martin Willem van DuijnFred
Niels OosthoekNiels OosthoekJohn
Samil Lamrini
Trudy de Jong
Daniëlle Berrevoets

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