A rich American couple, a family of Dutch criminals, a French gay couple, a working class family from Germany and an illegal Moroccan youth and his kid brother, are all in Amsterdam, each with their own story. Different reasons make their paths intertwine, leading to a dramatic climax that changes their lives for ever.
Direction
Ivo van Hove's theatrical precision crammed into cinematic claustrophobia.
Acting
Katja Herbers and Omar Metwally carry parallel loneliness beautifully.
Director
Ivo van Hove
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Van Hove adapted this from his own 1987 stage production, explaining the theatrical blocking and contained spaces.
The car crash sequence was shot in a single take with practical effects—no CGI, just actual terrified actors.
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