
Maite is a 14-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Wandering through the hospital and struggling with themes like love and sexuality, she has to make a decision about a new treatment.
Directed by Boudewijn Koole, Maite Was Here leans on a strong ensemble — Abbey Hoes, Anneke Blok, Sigrid ten Napel — 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 screen titles of 2009.
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