Turtles

Turtles

2024 · 83 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Romance

Henri and Thom live together in Brussels and have been in perfect love for 35 years, or so it seems. Since Henri retired as a policeman, nothing has gone right. His days are dull and endless, his feelings are fading and their home has become a battlefield. Still in love, Thom is ready to do anything to rekindle the flame and save their relationship, even if it means asking for a divorce himself.

Directed by David Lambert · Written by David Lambert

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Dave Johns Thom Halford
Olivier Gourmet Henri Janssens
Brigitte Poupart Jenny
Vanessa Van Durme Madame
Sandra Zidani Avocat Verlinden
Laurent Bonnet Avocat de Henri
Nathalie Laroche La juge
Hassaba Halabi Nadia
Egon Di Mateo L'escort
Kimi Amen Performer 1
Alvilda Performer 2
Samantha Ruffskin Performer 3

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