Vox Populi

Oct 23, 2008

1h 40m

★ 6.5

Overview

Vox Populi is a black comedy about an experienced politician suffering from a midlife crisis. When he comes into contact with the common-man's logic of his new in-laws, this has a far-reaching effect on both his political and his personal life.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

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Cast

Jos Fransen

Tom Jansen

Sjef

Johnny de Mol

Nina

Esmarel Gasman

Zoë

Tara Elders

Savo

Bata Miodrag Milojevic

Ineke

Charlie Dagelet

Brenda

Tes Op den Dries

Mira

Femke Lakerveld

Nico

Ton Kas

Geesje

Marion van Thijn

Gees

Beppie Melissen

Peggy

Hilde Van Mieghem

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