The Pupil

The Pupil

The Pupil

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The Pupil

2025

1h 45m

7.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

As the line between mentorship and manipulation slowly begins to blur, 12-year-old Daan faces the most terrifying challenge of his young life - distinguishing his football coach's attachment from abuse.

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The Film Kitchen

Krater

Polar Bear Films

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1 video

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Bart de Wilde

Daan

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Gijs Naber

Ries

Gijs Naber

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Hadewych Minis

Ella

Hadewych Minis

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Marcel Hensema

Wim

Marcel Hensema

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Joost Meuwsen

Ruben

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David Aarts

Dennis

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