The Return of the Honey Buzzard (2017)
With his familial bookshop on the verge of bankruptcy, Simon finds himself retreating more and more to his cabin in the woods. After witnessing the suicide of a stranger, a childhood trauma involving his bullied best friend resurfaces and he withdraws even further into the past, estranging himself from his wife and his responsibilities. The only glimmer of hope is a young girl who needs help with her book review. But there is more to the girl than there seems to be.
Director: Stanley Kolk
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 22, 2017
Cast
- Sanne Langelaar - Laura
- Benja Bruijning - Simon
- Mandela Wee Wee - Vincent
- Faye Bezemer - Floor
- Michel Sluysmans - Ronnie
- Shaquille Fernand - Young Vincent
- Nino den Brave - Young Ronnie
- Nils Verkooijen - Max
- Peter Bolhuis - Boekverkoper
- Ilias Addab - Maatschappijleraar
Screenplay
- Philip Delmaar
- Aimée de Jongh (Graphic Novel)
Music: Jorrit Kleijnen, Alexander Reumers
Cinematography: Menno Westendorp
Editing: Moek de Groot
Production: Avrotros, Family Affair Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, bookshop, childhood trauma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Return of the Honey Buzzard about?
- With his familial bookshop on the verge of bankruptcy, Simon finds himself retreating more and more to his cabin in the woods. After witnessing the suicide of a stranger, a childhood trauma involving his bullied best friend resurfaces and he withdraws even further into the past, estranging himself from his wife and his responsibilities. The only glimmer of hope is a young girl who needs help with her book review. But there is more to the girl than there seems to be.
- Who directed The Return of the Honey Buzzard?
- The Return of the Honey Buzzard was directed by Stanley Kolk.
- Who stars in The Return of the Honey Buzzard?
- The Return of the Honey Buzzard stars Sanne Langelaar, Benja Bruijning, Mandela Wee Wee, Faye Bezemer, Michel Sluysmans, Shaquille Fernand.
- How long is The Return of the Honey Buzzard?
- The Return of the Honey Buzzard has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Return of the Honey Buzzard?
- The Return of the Honey Buzzard is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Return of the Honey Buzzard produced?
- The Return of the Honey Buzzard was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Return of the Honey Buzzard?
- The themes of The Return of the Honey Buzzard include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.