“Based on the novel by Joost Zwagerman”
The student Simon has moved to the red-light district and is completely smitten with a sex worker. When he comes to her aid after she is assaulted, they begin a relationship. He delves into her private life and discovers that underworld figures are after her.
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Cast
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Ellik Bargai
Simon Prins
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Amanda Ooms
Lizzie Rosenfeld
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Theo van Gogh
Guurtje Buddenberg
Joost Zwagerman
Thom Hoffman
Wesley
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Black Book
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Matthijs van Heijningen
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Based on the Novel
Loos
Henri de By
Tom Jansen
Philip
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LelleBelle
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Cas Enklaar
Simon's vader
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Marijke Veugelers
Simon's moeder
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Spijkerhoek
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Theo van Gogh Director · Henri de By Writer Joost Zwagerman Author
First release February 4, 1993 · Produced in Netherlands · Original title Vals licht
Production
Netherlands
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Original title
Vals licht
Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Dutch
Release dates
Netherlands · February 4, 1993
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