| Son of Mine | |
|---|---|
 Johan Leysen in Son of Mine (2015) | |
| Directed by | Remy van Heugten |
| Starring | Johan Leysen Ali Ben Horsting |
Release date |
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Running time | 1h 42min |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Limburgish |
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