Summaries

Jean is a family man and factory worker who dreams of becoming a songwriter. Pinning his hopes on his teenage daughter, Marva, he takes her to singing contests in which the awkward and overweight girl struggles to belt out a tune. When Jean is suddenly fired because of cut backs, he is ashamed and even more desperate to have his daughter succeed. In a chance meeting Jean kidnaps the most famous pop star in the country and holds her hostage demanding to be heard by the music industry. Catching the attention of the media and the eyes of the nation, Jean and Marva realize that the show must go on until everyone is famous.—Sujit R. Varma

Details

Keywords
  • father daughter relationship
  • kidnapping
  • singing
  • pop star
  • pop music
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Music
Release date Apr 11, 2000
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Netherlands France Belgium
Language English Spanish Dutch
Filming locations Wintam, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
Production companies Canal+ Eurimages Flanders Film Fund

Box office

Gross US & Canada $81734
Opening weekend US & Canada $17104
Gross worldwide $97353

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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