Finn (2013)

Finn lives with his father, a carpenter. Both are grieving the loss of Finn's mother, who died giving birth to Finn on Christmas Eve. Religious symbolism and music as a source of healing accompany Finn and his father as they try to live.

Director:

Frans Weisz

Writer:

Janneke van der Pal

Stars:

Mels van der Hoeven, Daan Schuurmans, Jan Decleir

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mels van der Hoeven	...	Finn
Daan Schuurmans	...	Finn's vader
Jan Decleir	...	Luuk
Justin Emanuels	...	Erik
Jenny Arean	...	Mevrouw Eising
Hanna Verboom	...	Juf Leonore
Manou Kersting	...	Rinus Dozeman
Esther Scheldwacht	...	Inty - Erik's moeder
Mark van Eeuwen	...	Rogier - Erik's vader
Freerk Bos	...	Dominee
Annelies Appelhof	...	Moeder
Erik Tynman	...	Fred (as Erik Tuynman)
Rick Hoving	...	Arnold
Reinder Renting	...	Fritsie
Sarah Riemersma	...	Harma

Storyline

Dutch pre-teen Finn is lovingly raised by his father, a grim lonely Carpenter, ever since his mother died on Christmas Eve giving birth to him. One thing father forbids Finn bluntly is learning to play an instrument, having given up his own musical ambitions when widowed. But Finn dreams of becoming a violinist and gets the opportunity to learn from a gifted old men, Luuk, who later turns out to be his estranged grandfather. It's truth time for all to face their past and future.

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Plot Keywords:

garden | school | plague | accident | bike | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

PG

User Reviews

This is one of the best films I've ever watched

I came across the film on the plane of a Chinese airline. I was bored on the plane, but the film made the 14-hour trip so much better. It's the best family movie I've ever seen in my life, and I truly would like to recommend it to everyone. Even though I don't speak Dutch and minimum German, I understood the film almost perfectly and I was truly captured by the wonderful story and the most beautiful music. I don't know why this film isn't more famous. It deserves all the credit and views since the young actor and director and everyone else all did a great job. Still, I love writing, and I sincerely wish that after some time, when I'm done with my work so far right now, I can novelize the film.

Details

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Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Release Date:

11 December 2013 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

A kis hegedűs

Filming Locations:

Abcoude, Utrecht, Netherlands

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flinck Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color