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Love Belongs to Everyone (2006)

Shy, gentle half-wit Dennis, whose only obsession is train-spotting, is released early on account of good behavior after a rape sentence. His parents who run a modest barbershop, skeptic André and Rita, desperately try to keep him out of girl trouble, but his victim's sister Barbara starts a hate campaign. After another girl reports abuse, Dennis is jailed and beaten black and blue daily. Barbara's boyfriend, lawyer Thomas Verelst, accepts to help 'pro deo' (no cost) and pleads that Dennis belongs in a mental institution.

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Top billed cast

Els DottermansRita
Matthias SchoenaertsDennis
Veerle BaetensBarbara
Damiaan De SchrijverAndre
Tom van DyckThomas
June VoetenJasmijn
Reinhilde DecleirArlette
Francine De BolleJenny
Patrick De NeveJeroen
Greta Van LanghendonckRita's ma

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