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19891h 30m5.0(4)

Sailors Don't Cry

Documentary
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1989-03-09
1h 30m
NL
Released
Prime Time

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In a small port town, Hilde runs a sailor's bar to support her young son, Stijn. Years after abandoning them for a wandering lifestyle, the boy's father, Paul , suddenly returns. His reappearance disrupts the stable, comforting life Hilde has built with her new partner, Guy .As Paul tries to re-seduce Hilde, a bitter love triangle forms. Old psychological wounds reopen, and intense conflicts erupt directly in front of their child. Distressed by the emotional cruelty of these adult problems, young Stijn decides to step in and actively attempts to repair the broken relationships around him.

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About Sailors Don't Cry

In a small port town, Hilde runs a sailor's bar to support her young son, Stijn. Years after abandoning them for a wandering lifestyle, the boy's father, Paul , suddenly returns. His reappearance disrupts the stable, comforting life Hilde has built with her new partner, Guy .As Paul tries to re-seduce Hilde, a bitter love triangle forms. Old psychological wounds reopen, and intense conflicts erupt directly in front of their child. Distressed by the emotional cruelty of these adult problems, young Stijn decides to step in and actively attempts to repair the broken relationships around him. Running 90 minutes.

Sailors Don't Cry Cast and Characters

The cast features Hilde Van Mieghem (as Hilde), Josse De Pauw (as Guy), Johan Leysen (as Paul), Din Meysmans (as Styn), and Hilde Wils (as Anna). Their performances are a major reason Sailors Don't Cry has built such a passionate audience.

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Sailors Don't Cry flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy NL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Sailors Don't Cry?

Sailors Don't Cry runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).

Is Sailors Don't Cry good? What's the rating?

Sailors Don't Cry holds a 5.0/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Sailors Don't Cry?

The main cast includes Hilde Van Mieghem, Josse De Pauw, Johan Leysen, and Din Meysmans, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Sailors Don't Cry available in NL?

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When was Sailors Don't Cry released?

Sailors Don't Cry was released in 1989.

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What is Sailors Don't Cry about?

Sailors Don't Cry is a Documentary film. In a small port town, Hilde runs a sailor's bar to support her young son, Stijn. Years after abandoning them for a wandering lifestyle, the boy's father, Paul , suddenly returns. His reappearance disrupts the stable, comforting life Hilde has built with her new partner, Guy .As Paul tries to re-seduce Hilde, a bitter love triangle forms. Old psychological wounds reopen, and intense conflicts erupt directly in front of their child. Distressed by the emotional cruelty of these adult problems, young Stijn decides to step in and actively attempts to repair the broken relationships around him.

When was Sailors Don't Cry released?

Sailors Don't Cry was released on March 9, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Prime Time.

Who stars in Sailors Don't Cry?

Sailors Don't Cry stars Hilde Van Mieghem, Josse De Pauw, Johan Leysen and Din Meysmans. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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