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Synopsis: After seven years in prison, Rudy Vandekerckhove has set himself two clear objectives: get back to work as a washing machine repairman, and - more importantly - become reconciled with the family he had left behind. But despite the help and support of Denise, a retired hairdresser, and his friend Rachid, his plans fail. Just when a reunion eventually comes within sight, the past gets the upper hand again, and Rudy has to take the toughest decision of his life.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Peter Monsaert
  11 wins & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Year:
2012
81 Views


OK, let's fill this place up, shall we?

That's it?

Yes.

Goddammit.

Come on, kids.

- Hello, Rudy.

- Hey, lads.

- Slept well?

- All right...

- What's this? Your wedding suit, or what?

- No, no...

- OK, see you tonight.

- See you tonight.

- Yeah, Rita, one thing at a time, no?

- Yes, slowly but surely, I guess...

Carine, I...

What are you doing here?

Why didn't I know?

- Maybe you could spare me a minute?

- You know damn well what was agreed.

And? Do they bite?

What are you doing here?

- Everything OK?

- I brought you some things. Come.

They have already found you.

- Any perspectives?

- I'm working on it.

You'll need to...

What's that?

- Promotional present.

- For whom?

Thanks for the furniture.

You shouldn't have.

A garage box also costs money.

And my Dad doesn't have

enough room for all that stuff.

- Did he enjoy the tapes?

- Very.

And?

Thanks.

- 092207481. That's correct.

- No, put it a bit bigger.

No, use the arrows.

- And?

- Not well.

- Her mother's been ill three weeks now.

- So go, I'll be fine.

- How do I print?

- Print? Like that.

They have to be in bed by eight.

Bye for now.

- Bye.

- Like this?

Yes. Thanks, mate.

Granny was a bit lonely all alone

in her little house deep in the woods.

So she was happy when Little Red

Riding Hood came over with pancakes.

Little Red Riding Hood had just

finished picking flowers.

And she knocked on the door...

And Granny said:

Who's there?

Ramzi.

- No, you're wrong, mate.

- You're wrong yourself.

You're not Ramzi. You should

have said Little Red Riding Hood.

- You're wrong yourself.

- What?

The wolf arrives first,

then Little Red Riding Hood.

- Right, maybe... It is eight o'clock.

- But I have to pee.

You've had plenty of time to pee.

Now it's time for bed.

- No, let's play some more with the gun.

- No, go to bed. No.

Stop it, put that back. And take that off.

Hurry, get in bed. Come on.

- No, no Riding Hood. To bed.

- Little Red Riding Hood...

Now go to bed, both of you!

You must listen

when Rudy says something.

Right.

And sleep tight.

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sweetlips19 says: Hi, Rachid

sweetlips19 says: So quiet,

don't you like what you see?

Sweetlips19 says: Hey, I already lost you

first time here?

Rachid says:
Yes.

- And her mother, is she OK?

- Much better.

- Were they quiet tonight?

- Yes, yes. Not a sound.

Here, take it.

- No, no.

- Please, Rudy.

- Thanks.

- Good luck.

I swear.

When you cut off a cockroach's head,

it lives on another nine days. Really.

- Did you try it out?

- No, of course not.

I read it somewhere.

- Where do you read such things?

- Do you know what it dies of?

- A headache.

- Starvation.

- Starvation?

- Yes, without a head it can't eat, see?

- He no longer has a mouth.

- You nitwit.

I've got to go.

Shall I come with you?

- You'd like that, wouldn't you?

- Yes.

But I'm home in five minutes

on my bike.

- On my cheek, that's it?

- Yes, on your cheek.

Then what about earlier?

Oh, that.

That was a mistake.

- A mistake?

- Yes.

Oops. A mistake.

- Bye.

- So long.

- There you go. Good luck.

- Thank you. Bye.

Sofie Maenhout here.

Just to inform you that one of

our clients will come to work tomorrow.

Thanks, bye.

Good morning.

- Have you registered?

- I am new.

- And you are?

- Looking for work.

- Your name.

- Rudy.

- Last name?

- Vandekerckhove, with 'ck'.

And you have recently moved to Ghent?

You're not from around here.

- Your accent.

- Oh, right.

First big city you stumbled upon?

There's a lot of us. You'll be fine.

- I have been living here for twenty years.

- Really? Wow.

And what was your last

work experience, Rudy?

- I have been out of a job for a while.

- OK.

They gave me a long holiday.

OK.

Do you have anything with

washing machines maybe?

With washing machines. Right.

Let me check. You may be lucky.

Here, look:

Dishwasher for restaurant Pinocchio.

- Or frying fat salesman?

- Nothing with washing machines, then?

Well, Rudy, you are not twenty anymore...

- So?

- What do you think?

Frying fat is really not my thing.

Do you have any night work?

Let's try something different, Rudy.

Can you walk with three plates?

Just a second.

What do you think? Something for you?

Come, stand up.

Let's give it a try, shall we?

Yes. Right, hold the plate.

Good. Your thumb is right,

but the little finger...

Stuff your plate, yeah?

I don't do restaurants.

All the jobs in their shop window?

Do not believe it. It's all just publicity.

- When did you go there?

- This morning.

Don't worry.

A good craftsman always finds work.

Not there, in any case.

I added everything up yesterday.

Things are getting urgent.

Yes, I know. I'm working on it.

- Can I give them your phone number?

- What for?

Washing machines.

Take down their phone number,

address, and machine type.

But that's not very realistic.

- Has my week's allowance arrived?

- This is all that remains.

Well, I say. Thanks.

And date of manufacture.

Ask them for that too.

- Times have changed.

- A good craftsman always finds work.

Thanks for the compliment

already hooked?

Why?

Most come once

and they don't stay long...

don't they?

They only need five minutes...

for what?

What do you think?

We don't just chat

about the weather, you know...

you can put on your blouse, if you want

sorry, I can't

too many clients in the morning

secret wankers at work

are you a student?

Who knows?

I'm pleased to have found you

what's that?

You're weird.

Hello? Ah.

Vicky?

- You OK?

- Yep.

I tried to call you a couple

of times, but eh...

Yes? Aha... eh...

- What are you doing?

- Statistics.

Want to go to The Pink later?

- No, I really have to finish work,

and things. - Everything OK?

Yes, but it was late yesterday, you know.

Yeah, but I enjoyed it.

So did I.

Sorry, but I really have

to get back to work.

Save some energy for me, will you?

All right.

- I'll call you later, all right?

- OK.

So long.

Vandekerckhove?

How are you doing?

Fine.

Long time no see, eh?

How long have you been back?

She has missed you, you know.

Asks for you every night.

Give her a good workout.

How long have you been back?

I asked you how long have you

been back?

Received my envelope?

Liked it?

What, can't you even say thanks?

Do you have a light?

You can't be serious.

Of all people.

Rudy Vandekerckhove needs a match.

Hey, Vandekerckhove. Need a light?

Hey, want a match?

Need a light? Boy, that's hot.

We are the world

we are the children.

Want a match?

- Are you alright, sir?

- Zelzate.

- I beg your pardon?

- To Zelzate.

Goddammit.

Carine?

Can I come in for a second?

You've got nerve to show up here.

- Let me come in for a second.

- I'm serious.

If you don't clear out,

I'll call the police.

OK, so call them. Go ahead and call them.

Go on, call the cops.

They know who I am:

Rudy Vandekerckhove.

Vandekerckhove, one word, with 'ck'.

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