Paradijs

A raw, restless ride through young desperation and sudden responsibility, carried by quiet anxiety and a search for belonging.

Directed by

Bobbie Koek

Genres

Drama

Starring

Zeb Claessen, Ellen ten Damme

Overview

When Noah (16) finds his own son Ziggy on the doorstep of his home, he is catapulted into adult life in one fell swoop. When it turns out he cannot combine his former life with being a father, he gets onto his moped after a flaming row with his mother. Carrying the baby in a sling, he intends to return the child to his ex Marije. His despair leads him all over the Netherlands and Belgium. Will he – in time – realise he is really and undeniably a father?

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, coming-of-age, family, isolation

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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