Question 1

What real-life event inspired a benefit for the garage owner featured in the film?

Accepted Answer

In January 2017, the movie became reality when garage owner Koos van Staveren was diagnosed with cancer and faced bankruptcy. The cast and crew organized a benefit evening on January 5, raising almost €9500 for him.

Question 2

How did writer/actor Martin van Waardenberg finance his time to write this movie?

Accepted Answer

Martin van Waardenberg was able to take time off to write this movie because of income from appearing in a series of commercials for a famous Dutch hardware store franchise.

Question 3

Why did it take 12 years to get this film from conception to screen?

Accepted Answer

Martin van Waardenberg said the Dutch Film Foundation was reluctant to co-finance it, skeptical that a movie about 'four losers from Rotterdam running a marathon' would find an audience, requiring many concessions.

Question 4

What previous role connects actor Marcel Hensema to themes in this film?

Accepted Answer

Marcel Hensema previously played a gay man with a friend who has cancer in the 2004 film Simon.

Question 5

What is the high-stakes motivation for the four car mechanics to complete the Rotterdam marathon?

Accepted Answer

Four out-of-shape car mechanics must finish the Rotterdam marathon in time to pay off their debt; if they don't, they will lose their garage.

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