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Ruben

Desperately trying to come to terms with his sexuality, gay teenager Ruben finds his path to sexual acceptance complicated, as homophobic bullying brings him ever closer to the brink of suicide.

Top Cast

  • Erick Brons

    Erick Brons

    Ruben

  • Anneli van der Hulst

    Anneli van der Hulst

    Kim

  • Jim de Groot

    Jim de Groot

    Richard

  • Monique Schutz

    Monique Schutz

    Karin

  • Karim El Kadi

    Karim El Kadi

    Mike

  • Luca Borsato

    Luca Borsato

    David

  • Jochum van der Woude

    Jochum van der Woude

    Kees

  • Neil van der Hulst

    Neil van der Hulst

    Roy

  • Gerwin Groote

    Gerwin Groote

    Docent

Overview

Desperately trying to come to terms with his sexuality, gay teenager Ruben finds his path to sexual acceptance complicated, as homophobic bullying brings him ever closer to the brink of suicide.

Rating

4.7 / 10
6 Reviews
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