@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The seventeen year old Stach is faced with five impossible assignments he has to complete in order to become king. Things do not go as easily as the boisterous Stach had expected, especially when he is confronted with matters of life and death.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
12
Votes
2h
Runtime
$6.7M
Budget
$1.9M
Box Office
27%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorBen Sombogaart
WriterBart Westerlaken
CinematographyReinier van Brummelen
ComposerAlessandro Forti
EditorRaimondo Aiello
Production DesignMaarten Piersma
Produced by
Kasander Film CompanyKatholieke Radio Omroep (KRO)Mollywood
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Abbey Hoes
Kim
Glenn Durfort
Burgemeester Uikumene
Frits Lambrechts
Janus
Mingus Dagelet
Stach
Urmie Plein
Vrouw burgemeester Uikumene
Sabri Saad El-Hamus
Minister van Beleid
Mahjoub Benmoussa
Imam
Hans Leendertse
Gervaas
Peter Post
Klaas
Hans Croiset
Dominee
Bart Westerlaken
Organist / Bassist
Francesco Rossini
Kroegbaas
Hugo Koolschijn
Pantaar
Katrien van Beurden
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