Ruben (2012)
Overview
Desperately trying to come to terms with his sexuality, gay teenager Ruben finds his path to sexual acceptance complicated, as homophobic bullying brings him ever closer to the brink of suicide.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | nl |
| Popularity | 0.728 |
Directed By
Thijs Verhoeven
Crew
Thijs Verhoeven
TOP CAST
Erick Brons
Ruben
Jim de Groot
Richard
Monique Schutz
Karin
Karim El Kadi
Mike
Luca Borsato
David
Jochum van der Woude
Kees
Gerwin Groote
Docent
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