07 Oct 2009
The Misfortunates
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
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Ruth Wilson Alice Bell
Mark Stanley Joe Bell
Sean Bean Richard Bell
Esmé Creed-Miles Young Alice
Dean Andrews Matty
Joe Dempsie David
Mike Noble Rowan Spender
Aiden McCullough Young Joe
Shane Attwooll Tower
Steve Garti Jim
Una McNulty Susan Bell
Jonah Russell Pete
Paul Roberson Declan
Olivia Brennan Ellie
Ophelia Campbell Alice Bell as a child in a photo
Alfie Charlesworth Joe Bell as a child in a photo
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