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Nena
Genres
Drama
Overview
The film tells the story of sixteen-year-old Nena, who is confronted with the suicide attempt of her handicapped father. At the same time she falls head over heels in love for the first time in her life with Carlo, whose father has just outed himself. Away from prying eyes of the adults - who struggle with failed marriages, blossoming love and insufferable physical decline - they push the boundaries of their friendship, love and sexuality. But while discovering her own lust for life, Nena realizes that her father's existence is becoming more and more unbearable.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2014-09-11
Status
Released
Original Language
Dutch
Vote Count
21
Vote Average
6.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Abbey Hoes
Nena
Gijs Blom
Carlo
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Martin
Monic Hendrickx
Martha
Fabian Jansen
Theo
André Jung
Paul
Rachelle Verdel
Heidemarie
Robin Kraakman
Froukje
Michiel Nooter
Rector
Nelleke Zitman
Chemistry teacher
Jobst Schnibbe
German teacher
Janko Kahle
Doctor
Sam Stend
Little brother Carlo
Mike Meijer
Coach
Mads Wittermans
Referee
Jelmer Ouwerkerk
Catcher / hitter
Tonko Bossen
Buddy Carlo 1
Benjamin Schmidt
Buddy Carlo 2
Isabella Depeweg
Kissing girl
Madelief Bik
Kissing girl
Sieger Sloot
Policeman
Simon Heijmans
Fratboy
Jadi Gerritsen
Little girl
Martin Buss
Postman
Aurel Bantzer
Voiceover newsreader (voice)
Magdalena Helmig
Nurse (uncredited)
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