Thomas, in his forties, holds an important post in a slaughterhouse. He is engaged to Marie-Rose, the daughter of the director, whom he hopes to follow later. In a routine examination in the hospital, however, he finds out that he has cancer and his days are counted. The upheaval that he suffers as a result, however, does not take long, his decision is certain: he will use the short time to clean up some bad guys. What else can he do now?
Acting
Herman Gilis carries crushing resignation in every scene.
Direction
Conrad's Ghent locations reek of industrial decay.
Director
Patrick Conrad
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of 1970s Flemish cinema's turn toward social realism, influenced by the declining coal and steel industries.
Director Patrick Conrad later became better known as a poet and novelist; this remains his most nihilistic film work.
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