Lepel (2005)
Years ago, Lepel's parents left for a hot air balloon world tour. He stays with granny Koppenol, a mean bitch who constantly exploits him for domestic chores, in her buttons shop and even as accomplice in the department store where she steals the buttons from clothes. After she won't even leave him the balloon that kind salesman Max gave him, Lepel, now 9, runs away. He meets Max's slightly older daughter Pleun. Schoolmaster Bijts is also looking for him, but only as arithmetics talent for an academic schools contest. Max accidentally finds out the sad truth about Lepel's family.
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Earliest Release DateFebruary 3, 2005
(Netherlands)
Running Time1 hr 36 min
GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Willem van de Sande Bakhuyzen | Director |
| Mieke de Jong | Writer |
| Oliver Damian | Producer |
| Joost de Vries | Producer |
| Leontine Petit | Producer |
| Robert Lockhart | Composer |
| Guido van Gennep | Cinematographer |
| Wouter Jansen | Editor |
| Gert Brinkers | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Joep Truijen | |
| Neeltje de Vree | |
| Loes Luca | |
| Carice van Houten |
