Ferryman
Ferryman

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Ferryman

2022
Movie
93 min
English

A beautiful, reckless woman joins a secret club whose sinister but brilliant premise seems to provide the solution to her problem. But when she falls for a haunted young soldier, his desperation to keep her alive pulls him deeper into his own demons and threatens to destroy their relationship. A dark, poignant love story where every moment matters.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Tim MielantsGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small Belgian town, a former contract killer attempts to build a new life as a ferryman. However, his past catches up with him when a dangerous criminal organization blackmails him into performing one last job. He must confront his demons and make difficult choices to protect his family and his newfound peace.

Critical Reception

Ferryman received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and gripping narrative. Some critics found the plot predictable, but most agreed it was a well-crafted crime thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and effective build-up of tension.

  • Frank Lammers delivers a compelling performance as a man haunted by his past.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is a standalone sequel to the Dutch television series 'Undercover', with Frank Lammers reprising his role as ferryman Ferry Bouman.

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