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Walking (Lopen)

Netherlands, 1999, 54 Minute Running Time

DIRECTOR: Mijke de Jong

In 1999, 12 years before Believing, actress Elsie de Brauw teamed up with Mijke de Jong to chronicle life in the fast lane in modern-day Amsterdam. in the fast lane in modern-day Amsterdam. It’s a story about two best friends. Carin (de Brauw) is a mother and journalist who writes about art history. Robin (Sophie Hoeberechts) is the owner of a boutique shop and feng shui adviser. They are young and full of life, always on the go—living a fast, exciting life in Amsterdam. When burn out catches up with Carin, she must make a tough choice.

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