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Just Friends

Original title: Gewoon vrienden
  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.5K
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Majd Mardo and Josha Stradowski in Just Friends (2018)
This charming romantic comedy follows Yad, as he returns from a life of study and partying in Amsterdam to his hometown, and that's when he meets the handsome Joris. The spark is instant. But with Yad's parents nagging him about his career choices, and Joris's mother struggling in the aftermath of her divorce, will true love have a chance to blossom?
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Joris meets Yad at his grandmother's place, where Yad works as a domestic help. They fall in love with each other but they have to fix things between them and their mothers.Joris meets Yad at his grandmother's place, where Yad works as a domestic help. They fall in love with each other but they have to fix things between them and their mothers.Joris meets Yad at his grandmother's place, where Yad works as a domestic help. They fall in love with each other but they have to fix things between them and their mothers.

  • Director
    • Annemarie van de Mond
  • Writer
    • Henk Burger
  • Stars
    • Majd Mardo
    • Josha Stradowski
    • Jenny Arean
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Annemarie van de Mond
    • Writer
      • Henk Burger
    • Stars
      • Majd Mardo
      • Josha Stradowski
      • Jenny Arean
    • 39User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Majd Mardo
    Majd Mardo
    • Yad
    Josha Stradowski
    Josha Stradowski
    • Joris
    Jenny Arean
    • Ans
    Tanja Jess
    Tanja Jess
    • Simone
    Nazmiye Oral
    Nazmiye Oral
    • Maryam
    Melody Klaver
    Melody Klaver
    • Moon
    Sonia Eijken
    Sonia Eijken
    • Lely
    Mohamad Alahmad
    • Elias
    Anne Prakke
    • Bart
    Elène Zuidmeer
    • Fientje
    Roscoe Leijen
    • Gerlof
    Frits Lambrechts
    • Organist
    Myranda Jongeling
    • Veterinarian
    Tessa du Mee
    • Crematory clerk
    Sjoerd Dragtsma
    • Mitch
    Belinda van der Stoep
    • Employee
    Justin Mooijer
    Justin Mooijer
    • Friend Yad
    Malcolm Hugo Glenn
    Malcolm Hugo Glenn
    • Erwin
    • Director
      • Annemarie van de Mond
    • Writer
      • Henk Burger
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    User reviews39

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    10killjoysneverdie

    Love can't be guided, it guides you.

    This an amazing movie. The acting, editing, sound design, costumes...everything is on point. An amazing exploration of two young men lost in the world finding where they belong.
    7shortpuppy

    Feels Better than it is

    This is a light young love story. Yad and his family are refugees from Middle East and come to Netherlands, where he is lucky to come into acquaintance of Joris. There is very little made of their sexuality, with is refreshing. They just are 2 people that happen to have some fun, and more.

    It's not deep drama by any means. There is little context or history to explain the characters' behaviors. This is a feel good, look good movie. Especially the drop dead Joris, who the camera lingers on in various stages of undress. (i did not have a problem with this.)
    10Caribtony

    Seriously sweet, thoughtful story about love and family.

    Once you get past the sheer beauty of Josha Stradowski this film really delivers. It's about love and family. How parents impact your daily lives.Funny at times, definitely sexy, beautifully shot. Not serious, but not fluff. Young, new love and expectations. Loved it, loved the silliness, loved the emotional impact - a feel good film!
    Kirpianuscus

    surprising

    It is a surprising film. for the choice to not be a manifesto, a pledge, a drama in the well known frame. but a simple, honest lovely story of a relation. nothing great but impressive for each detail. because it is not only the film of lead actors. because the performances of ladies are more than beautiful. because it is a film with roots in social reality. and a love story who could convince each viewer. a beautiful film. and this "verdict" , for me, is enough for invite to see it.
    7thewwwatson

    Well Done Film

    This was a very well done film, with top notch production values, beautiful outdoor settings, a good amount of comedy to offset some of the very serious issues taking place. Two young males, from different backgrounds, fall in love. There is some fall-out because neither mother accepts the other son based on race/religious and economic status. With the help of one of the boys' Oma, they find a way to eventually master some of these hurdles. The grandmother character is one of the main highlights, with her sense of humor and outlook. The two main characters were standouts in their performances.

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      Actor Majd Mardo (Yad) was really born in Syria and came to the Netherlands as a refugee in 1998, at the age of 9, together with his parents and sisters.

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2019 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Gewoon Vrienden
    • Filming locations
      • Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • CTM Films
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      • €800,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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