Nena

Overview

The film tells the story of sixteen-year-old Nena, who is confronted with the suicide attempt of her handicapped father. At the same time she falls head over heels in love for the first time in her life with Carlo, whose father has just outed himself. Away from prying eyes of the adults - who struggle with failed marriages, blossoming love and insufferable physical decline - they push the boundaries of their friendship, love and sexuality. But while discovering her own lust for life, Nena realizes that her father's existence is becoming more and more unbearable.

Directed by Saskia Diesing

Top cast

Abbey Hoes

Nena

Gijs Blom

Carlo

Uwe Ochsenknecht

Martin

Monic Hendrickx

Martha

Fabian Jansen

Theo

André Jung

Paul

R

Rachelle Verdel

Heidemarie

R

Robin Kraakman

Froukje

Michiel Nooter

Rector

N

Nelleke Zitman

Chemistry teacher

J

Jobst Schnibbe

German teacher

Janko Kahle

Doctor

S

Sam Stend

Little brother Carlo

M

Mike Meijer

Coach

Mads Wittermans

Referee

J

Jelmer Ouwerkerk

Catcher / hitter

Tonko Bossen

Buddy Carlo 1

B

Benjamin Schmidt

Buddy Carlo 2

Isabella Depeweg

Kissing girl

M

Madelief Bik

Kissing girl

Details