Three teenagers appear to have a lot of fun on the children's oncology department on the fourth floor of a large hospital. Nick and Iwan both lost a leg as a result of bone cancer. For their friend Olivier, an amputation may be the next phase. The fourth of the bunch, Pepijn, is so ill and weak that he often stays in his room. Friendship and a deep desire to live keeps the guys mentally balanced. Their friendship changes when Gina arrives. Sickos is a humorous drama that deals with adolescence and chemotherapy.
Acting
Young cast nails terminal wit and terror
Writing
Balances chemotherapy and horny teen energy
Production
Actual hospital locations, claustrophobic authenticity
Director
Lodewijk Crijns
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rare Dutch export that doesn't flinch from disability representation; predates mainstream 'sick teen' boom by years. Director Crijns fought for actual amputee actors.
The 'leg race' scene was improvised after actor Massimo Pesik dared Jasha Rudge to actually compete on crutches. Both takes are in the final cut.
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