Zomervacht
Movie Details:
| Also known as | Summer Brother |
| Country | Netherlands, Belgium |
| Language | Dutch |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release date | September 26, 2023 (Nederlands Film Festival) October 2023 (Parool Film Fest, Netherlands) October 19, 2023 (Netherlands) |
| Running time | 1hr 40min |
| Starring | Jarne Heylen, Joël in ‘t Veld, Micha Hulshof, Valentijn Dhaenens, Isabelle Kafando |
| Directed by | Joren Molter |
| Written by | Britt Snel |
| Produced by | Floor Onrust |
| Cinematography by | Sam du Pon |
| Edited by | Dorith Vinken |
| Music by | Rutger Reinders |
| Casting by | Susanne Groen, Josephine Moen, Sien Josephine Teijssen, Jitske Windig |
| Production Design by | Florian Legters |
| Set Decoration by | Erika Raab |
| Costume Design by | Heleen Heintjes |
| Production Company | Family Affair Films Polar Bear |
| Distributor | September Film |
Cast & Characters:
- Jarne Heylen as Brian
- Joël in ‘t Veld as Lucien
- Micha Hulshof as Maurice
- Valentijn Dhaenens as Emiel
- Isabelle Kafando as Salma
- Nazmiye Oral as Emine
- Manou Kersting as Jan
- Damiaan De Schrijver as Bruine Henrie
- Mike Reus as Santos
- Jing Ma as Begeleider zorginstelling
Storyline:
As Brian (13) cares for his severely mentally disabled brother over a sweltering summer holiday he is forced to grow up, and finds unexpected love and affection. Brian and his father Maurice live in a shabby mobile home park. When the care institution housing Brian’s severely mentally disabled brother Lucien offers Maurice a large financial incentive if they take care of him over the summer holiday, Maurice immediately agrees. Brian is given the responsibility of caring for Lucien, and they slowly develop a bond as real brothers. But as matters escalate between Maurice and his creditors, the mobile home is no longer a safe place for Lucien, so Brian is forced to make an adult decision.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | €1,723,500 (estimated) |
| Worldwide Collection | $47,782 |