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Are you sure?

- Yes, there's no problem.

Bob harassed me.

That's why I quit.

I thought you were a victim too

and we could take action together.

But I guess I was wrong.

Sorry.

Astrid.

It was brave of that boy in your class.

- What?

Calling Bob a pervert in front of

everybody. It's all over school.

Who are you talking about?

- The boy who got suspended.

I think his name is Sven.

Thanks a lot.

Oh, great. Thanks a million.

Are you here to see Sven again?

- I'd like to talk to him.

Is he in?

- No.

He has been suspended, hasn't he?

- That loser doesn't stop fighting.

Do you mind if I leave a note?

- If he's coming back. He ran away.

Well, this is his room.

What's that on your back?

- Pain is gain, blood is good.

What's that?

Pain is gain and blood is good?

I really couldn't come to school.

- Sven never cancels his appointments.

We can't go to my place.

I won't bother you again.

If you don't want to go swimming,

then let me know next time.

Ran away?

I thought he was grounded.

Where is he?

- I have no idea.

His brother didn't tell me.

- He could be anywhere.

When he was absent

he was at his granny's.

His granny's?

I knew you'd come back.

I bought a knife today.

It's over, dad.

You tormented me all these years.

But I'm not afraid of you anymore.

I'm here to end the bullying.

What bullying?

I wondered:

Why do you hate me so much?

Am I the biggest bastard

to walk the face of the planet?

That can't be it.

- It can't?

I never hurt you in any way.

- I never hurt you either.

Are you going to deny it now?

- I don't know what you're talking about.

I think you're being abused.

- Stay out of this.

These drawings.

They tell the whole story.

- They're pure fantasy.

Of a wannabe filmmaker.

- I saw the bruises with my own eyes.

Then it's my word against yours,

young lady.

Here.

That's what you need.

I thought you had smashed them.

- I'm not as childish as you are.

You had a brother who died.

I got beaten a lot as a child.

Even when I didn't deserve it.

I was good for nothing.

But Richard could do no wrong.

He charmed everybody.

Man, I hated him.

He was good at everything.

Except for one thing.

There was one thing

at which I was better.

Swimming.

It was a hot day.

I remember that.

I saw the cool water.

I thought:
I'll show my dad who's best.

I challenged Richard.

I said:
I'll race you to the water.

Richard won.

Who says I didn't

let him win on purpose?

It was an accident, Wim.

All I know is

that if I hadn't challenged him...

he wouldn't have jumped in the water.

He'd still be alive now.

And every time I see you

looking at me with those eyes...

I see him.

And then you start beating me?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too, dad.

How long have we been waiting?

- He'll show up.

Have some faith in mankind.

Hi, guys.

I'm sorry I'm late.

That's okay. Are you ready?

Well, I'd rather film.

- You don't need to impress anybody?

Who?

- Roosmarijn.

She's not here, is she?

- Old people sex.

I hope you learnt something.

- I'm very good at falling flat on my face.

Guys, come.

Guys, let's go.

Oh, cool. Hold on.

Can you film us from above?

Roosmarijn?

- Bart told me you'd be here.

Oh, Bart.

Did you quit free running?

- Yes, no more bruises for now.

I want to thank you

for standing up to Bob.

I'm sorry you got suspended.

I'm sorry you had to witness

our family drama.

There's no need to be ashamed.

I don't have to hide it anymore now.

How's your father doing?

- He's finally got professional help.

And you?

- I'm going to make a film.

A film?

About how hard it is to get a girlfriend.

You have a girlfriend, don't you?

- What makes you say that?

In Limburg.

Your brother said...

I don't have a girlfriend.

Well in that case I wonder:

Could I play the part of the girlfriend?

- Sure.

But first you need to pass a test.

- What test?

This one.

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