The Escape (2015)
Overview
Julia has a good job and has two children with the caring Paul. But there are antidepressants in the kitchen drawer. She had imagined her life so differently when she was young and fantasized about it with her brother Jimmy. Their tragic farewell was twenty years ago, but still gnawing at her. After a fight with Paul, Julia decides to change course radically. She leaves - in the spirit of Jimmy - for the Portuguese Algarve. As she gets to know the mysterious gigolo Romeo, Julia's past comes closer than ever.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | nl |
| Popularity | 1.867 |
Directed By
Ineke Houtman
Crew
Ineke Houtman
Heleen van Royen
Jeroen de Bruin
Pur Thijs
Johan van Essche
Martina Fehmer
Pedro van der Eecken
Melcher Meirmans
Chrisnanne Wiegel
Christian Monheim
Elsbeth Kasteel
Sjef Scholte
Olga Ponjee
Danielle Raaphorst
Yoshi Aesaert
Mirjam Oomkes
TOP CAST
Isa Hoes
Julia
Abbey Hoes
Julia (18 years)
Rik Mayall
Eddie
Edwin Jonker
Romeo
Kees Boot
Paul
Victoria Blom
Isabel
Diana Dobbelman
Mother Julia
Ellen Schoeters
Lotus
Tom Jansen
Father Julia
Edwin Alofs
Heinz
Peter Brownbill
Wolfgang
Rupinder Nagra
Dr. Singh
Tiago Aldeia
Assistant Dr. Singh
Evrim Akyigit
Saida
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