Onder de tafel (2008)

Onder de tafel is a melancholic father-son tale which starts when Jacob hears that his father Kees has started drinking again. He needs to be picked up at the clinic where he is treated for alcoholism. Jacob takes his father to a bungalow park hoping to be able to connect with him at a place where they used to be a happy family. Kees does not recognize his son and the first chance he gets, he grabs a can of beer. Jacob realises that the only chance he has of reconnecting with his dad, is to drink together. And so they do.

Director: Sacha Polak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 40 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Original Language: en

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

alcoholism, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Onder de tafel about?
Onder de tafel is a melancholic father-son tale which starts when Jacob hears that his father Kees has started drinking again. He needs to be picked up at the clinic where he is treated for alcoholism. Jacob takes his father to a bungalow park hoping to be able to connect with him at a place where they used to be a happy family. Kees does not recognize his son and the first chance he gets, he grabs a can of beer. Jacob realises that the only chance he has of reconnecting with his dad, is to drink together. And so they do.
Who directed Onder de tafel?
Onder de tafel was directed by Sacha Polak.
Who stars in Onder de tafel?
Onder de tafel stars Hans Dagelet, Jochum ten Haaf.
How long is Onder de tafel?
Onder de tafel has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Onder de tafel?
Onder de tafel is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Onder de tafel?
The themes of Onder de tafel include: Addiction and Recovery.