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Release Year1992
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresFamily
Votes1
DirectorJosse De Pauw, Peter van Kraaij
WritersJosse De Pauw, Peter van Kraaij
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsVinaya
About Vinaya
The story follows Vinaya, a nine-year-old boy who lives off his vivid imagination. His only companions are his beloved horse, Victor, and his grandmother. She frequently fills his head with dreams and legends about Sensei, a mysterious figure who allegedly crossed the mountains into a mythical land of fabled animals. When his grandmother passes away, Vinaya is left completely alone. He decides to embark on a journey across the world to find Sensei. Along the way, he teams up with a rough, nomadic drifter. This adventurous quest ultimately transforms into a universal tale of initiation into adulthood.
Directed by Josse De Pauw, Peter van Kraaij, Vinaya leans on a strong ensemble — Din Meysmans, Josse De Pauw, Viviane de Muynck — 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 family titles of 1992.
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