Don't Shoot
2018 · 139 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, History
In one fell swoop, nine-year old David Van de Steen lost his mother, his father and his sister in an attack by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. His grandfather, Albert, has the well-nigh impossible task of giving David a new perspective on life, a future.
Directed by Stijn Coninx · Written by Stijn Coninx
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Jan Decleir Albert -
Viviane de Muynck Metje - M Mo Bakker David (9 jaar)
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Kes Bakker David (12 jaar) -
Jonas Van Geel David (volwassene) -
Inge Paulussen Hilde De Moor -
Louis Talpe Gilbert -
Elke Van Mello Therese -
Zita Wauters Rebecca -
Ann Tuts Zuster Benedicte -
Lucas Van den Eynde Dokter Rumbaut -
Charlotte De Bruyne Nathalie
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