Wondershop (1974)

• Fantasy

Overview

A bitter, miserable man runs a chaotic secondhand store, mistreating both his assistant and his customers. One day, a young brother and sister enter his shop, hoping to sell a cherished golden watch. Their arrival disrupts the owner's stingy routines, plunging the children into a surreal, unpredictable world managed by eccentric adults. Frans Buyens’ mid-length feature is a whimsical, satirical fable exploring the clash between childhood innocence and adult greed.

Cast

Wies Andersen, Romain Deconinck, Eva Kant, Julien Schoenaerts, Yvonne Delcour, Peter Dufour, Aagje Dolhain, Jef Cassiers