# The Misfortunates (2009)

> A sharp, tenderly vulgar Flemish family dramedy about a gifted boy trying to outgrow the reckless men whose chaos defines his home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21168

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Felix van Groeningen
- Cast: Kenneth Vanbaeden, Valentijn Dhaenens, Koen De Graeve, Wouter Hendrickx, Johan Heldenbergh, Bert Haelvoet, Gilda De Bal, Natali Broods
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1075110/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, grotesque, melancholic, arthouse movie night, dark comedy evening

## Synopsis

A chaotic family saga unfolds in a forgotten hamlet where mischief reigns supreme.

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