Sailors Don't Cry
Synopsis
The story centers on Hilde, a bar owner in a small port town who raises her young son, Stijn, alone after his father, Paul, abandoned them right after his birth. Hilde has since built a new life and found comfort with her new partner, Guy. The tension rises when Paul, a wandering sailor, suddenly returns after years at sea. His unexpected arrival creates an intense love triangle, reopening old emotional wounds. As Paul tries to re-seduce Hilde, conflicts explode between the three adults. Amidst this chaos of love, jealousy, and anger, young Stijn is left shocked by these complicated adult problems, trying his best to fix what is broken.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Didden
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Didden, Annemarie Vandeputte
- Original Score
- Raymond van het Groenewoud, Els Helewaut
- Original Title
- Sailors Don't Cry
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Prime Time, Allarts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Didden
Marc Didden, Annemarie Vandeputte
Raymond van het Groenewoud, Els Helewaut
Ludo Troch
Antonino Lombardo, Kees Kasander, Denis Wigman
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Didden
Director
Ludo Troch
Editor
Antonino Lombardo
Producer
Kees Kasander
Producer
Denis Wigman
Producer
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1989
1989
Belgian / Flemish movies
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailors Don't Cry
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What is Sailors Don't Cry about?
The story centers on Hilde, a bar owner in a small port town who raises her young son, Stijn, alone after his father, Paul, abandoned them right after his birth. Hilde has since built a new life and found comfort with her new partner, Guy. The tension rises when Paul, a wandering sailor, suddenly returns after years at sea. His unexpected arrival creates an intense love triangle, reopening old emotional wounds. As Paul tries to re-seduce Hilde, conflicts explode between the three adults. Amidst this chaos of love, jealousy, and anger, young Stijn is left shocked by these complicated adult problems, trying his best to fix what is broken.
Who directed Sailors Don't Cry?
Sailors Don't Cry was directed by Marc Didden.
Who stars in Sailors Don't Cry?
The principal cast of Sailors Don't Cry includes Hilde Van Mieghem, Josse De Pauw, Johan Leysen, Din Meysmans, Hilde Wils.
When was Sailors Don't Cry released and how long is it?
Sailors Don't Cry was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sailors Don't Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sailors Don't Cry was composed by Raymond van het Groenewoud, Els Helewaut.