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The Broken Circle Breakdown

The Broken Circle Breakdown

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The Broken Circle Breakdown

2012

1h 52m

7.7(1130 votes)

Drama

Overview

The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.

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Topkapi Films

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Veerle Baetens

Elise

Veerle Baetens

Acting

Johan Heldenbergh

Didier

Johan Heldenbergh

Acting

Nell Cattrysse

Maybelle

Nell Cattrysse

Acting

Geert Van Rampelberg

William

Geert Van Rampelberg

Acting

Nils De Caster

Jock

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Robbie Cleiren

Jimmy

Robbie Cleiren

Acting

Bert Huysentruyt

Jef

Bert Huysentruyt

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Jan Bijvoet

Koen

Jan Bijvoet

Acting

Blanka Heirman

Denise

Blanka Heirman

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