Belgica

Belgica

2016•2h 7m•6.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(131)

The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.

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Production

Topkapi Films, Pyramide Productions, Menuet

Language

NL

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Stef Aerts

Stef Aerts

Jo

Tom Vermeir

Tom Vermeir

Frank

Dominique Van Malder

Dominique Van Malder

Manu Dewaey

Ben Benaouisse

Momo

Boris Van Severen

Boris Van Severen

Tim Coppens

Sara de Bosschere

Sara de Bosschere

Nikki

Charlotte Vandermeersch

Charlotte Vandermeersch

Isabelle

Stefaan De Winter

Ferre

Hélène De Vos

Hélène De Vos

Marieke

Jean-Michel Balthazar

Jean-Michel Balthazar

André

Bo De Bosschere

Wibo

Sam Louwyck

Sam Louwyck

Rodrigo

Anjana Dierckx

Katrien

Hannes Reckelbus

Hannes Reckelbus

Jan

Silvanous Saow

Rudy Rasta

Fouad Oulad Khlie

Mohammed

Arne Sierens

Arne Sierens

Frederic

Johan Heldenbergh

Johan Heldenbergh

Bruno Schollaert

Nils De Caster

Inspector Dewaele

Titus De Voogdt

Titus De Voogdt

Inspector Van Beveren

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