A 40-minute gut punch about a man who never grew up — until he had to.
Jos is mentally-challenged and still living with his mother. On his 34th birthday his life is about to change dramatically.
Acting
Kuno Bakker's physicality speaks volumes without words.
Direction
Van Heusden lets silences do the screaming.
Director
Jaap van Heusden
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Won the 2009 BAFTA for Best Short Film, beating entries from 40+ countries.
The title 'Ooit' ('Someday') cruelly echoes the promise that never arrives — Jos's someday is always deferred by others.
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