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Cast
Matthias Schoenaerts
as Nathan Rijckx
Laura Verlinden
as Sarah Winters
Peter van den Eede
as Collector Of Shadows
Benjamin Ramon
as Daniel Hainaut
Amandine Zurbuchen
as Nurse
Brian Piezel
as Boran Kassovic
Denis Duron
as Jan Ternauw
Gregory Rabat
as New Photographer
Emile Boudaille
as Thomas Belcourt
Bruno Clément
as German Soldier
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Fantasy
Votes45
DirectorTom Van Avermaet
WritersTom Van Avermaet
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDeath of a Shadow
About Death of a Shadow
Soldier Nathan died during World War I. A strange collector imprisoned his shadow and gave him a new chance: a second life against 10000 captured shadows. It is love that guides him, as his purpose is to meet Sarah again, the woman he fell in love with before he died. But then he discovers that she's already in love with someone else, jealousy clouds his mind and pushes him towards a bitter decision, not without consequences.
Directed by Tom Van Avermaet, Death of a Shadow leans on a strong ensemble — Matthias Schoenaerts, Laura Verlinden, Peter van den Eede — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2012.
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