After almost thirty years, Germaine, Firmin's great love, suddenly returns to her hometown. Firmin is overjoyed and determined to win Germaine's heart back, but Germaine rejects his advances. Then Mohammed Boutrous, a young and talented boxer, seeks out Firmin. He wants Firmin to train him. Firmin accepts, hoping to regain his honor and the love of his life...
Acting
Chris van den Durpel's tragicomic desperation is uncomfortably perfect.
Writing
Sharp on male ego crashing into reality.
Director
Dominique Deruddere
Chris van den Durpel
Firmin Crets
Jan Decleir
Freddy White
Annick Christiaens
Germaine
Catherine Kools
Lies
Frank Focketyn
Voorzitter
Peter van den Begin
Jespers
Ben Segers
Presentator sportshow
Marc Van Eeghem
Make-up sportshow
Bruno Vanden Broecke
Studiomeester sportshow
Mieke Verdin
Moeder Lies
Josse De Pauw
Vader van Lies
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chris van den Durpel was primarily known as a Flemish comedian; this dramatic turn surprised Belgian audiences.
Director Dominique Deruddere previously made 'Everybody Famous' — Belgium's chaotic working-class energy is basically his brand.
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