Shame

A quiet, bittersweet character study that unfolds slowly, inviting you to sit with an elderly man's regret and late self-discovery.

Directed by

Simon Sliphorst

Genres

Drama

Starring

Joop Keesmaat, Daniël 't Hoen, Betty van der Schaaf

Overview

This year, seventy year old grumpy Johan is married with his wife Dora for fifty years. But unfortunately, Johan finds there is nothing to celebrate. Something seems missing... Something that's been out of place for all those years. He spends his daily life routine complaining and bullying and only after the moment he meets sixteen year old Yorgos, a Greek shop employee, he starts to realize he may only have a very short time left to stop denying his true feelings and identity.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, aging, love, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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