Walking (Lopen)
Netherlands, 1999, 54 Minute Running Time
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.
DIRECTOR: Mijke de Jong
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