The Misfortunates
Released: 2009
Drama, Comedy
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
Starring: Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx, Johan Heldenbergh, Bert Haelvoet, Gilda De Bal, Natali Broods
Directed by: Felix van Groeningen
Written by: Christophe Dirickx, Felix van Groeningen, Dimitri Verhulst, Dimitri Verhulst
Language: Dutch
Scenes
During the opening credits, Gunther's father and uncles are seen peeing against a wall while partying in the street, dressed as women.
During a drinking contest, a man is peeing against an electrical cabinet.
During a drinking contest, the only female contestant says she has to take a piss, then struggles going to the bathroom because the door is too narrow.
One of Gunther's uncles is peeing under the table during a drinking contest.
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Alternate Titles
La Merditude des choses
La lamentabilidad de las cosas