After an earlier attempt to adapt the bestseller fell through, Sam de Jong finally made it happen. The dull life of disabled Fransje shifts into top gear with the arrival of a boy full of nerve: Joe Speedboot.
When a bizarre accident leaves Fransje disabled, he seems destined for a hopeless life in the sleepy village of Lomark. That changes, however, when the charismatic and reckless newcomer Joe Speedboot arrives and strikes up an unlikely friendship with him. Together, they chase daring dreams, from building aeroplanes to arm-wrestling tournaments. The captivating girl PJ puts their friendship to the test. Daan Buringa, who plays Fransje, is a wheelchair user in real life.
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Gouden Kalf winner
Best Leading Performance in a Feature Film (2026)
Daan Buringa
Gouden Kalf nominations
Best Production Design (2026)
Vincent de Pater
Best Supporting Performance in a Feature Film (2026)
Ramses van Hall
Best Hair & Make-Up Design (2026)
Lindelotte van der Meer
Best Cinematography (2026)
Ruben Impens
Best Supporting Performance in a Feature Film (2026)
QiQi van Boheemen
Best Costume Design (2026)
Minke Lunter
Best Feature Film (2026)
Frank Hoeve
Best Editing (2026)
Mieneke Kramer
Best Costume Design (2026)
John van Vlerken