Springen (1986)

Plot Summary

Springen (Jumping) is an absurdist comedy set inside 'Sempa Vivax', an exclusive and highly unusual retirement home housed in a castle.The facility caters specifically to wealthy elderly residents, offering them the unique opportunity to fully realize their wildest, final fantasies and unfulfilled dreams. Under the guidance of the home's eccentric staff, the residents engage in bizarre and extravagant activities, which range from reenacting passionate past romances to staging a simulated atomic war for entertainment.The narrative unfolds through the various subplots of these residents as they navigate their surreal daily lives, attempting to escape the realities of old age and mortality through illusion and play. The story explores the chaotic dynamics between the elderly elite, their families, and the staff members who facilitate their increasingly elaborate delusions.

Full Cast & Characters

Herbert Flack

Axel Woestewey

Mark Verstraete

Pieter Paul 'Pipo' Himmelsorge

Maya van den Broecke

Bellina Woestewey

Ingrid De Vos

Matti

Ilma De witte

Patricia Haegeman

Tine Balder

Mevr. Driebergen

Carmen Jonckheere

Belle

Greta Lens

Greta Muller

Alida Neslo

Mena

Emly Starr

Erika

Bert Van Tichelen

Ton

Dirk Lesaffer

Journalist

Director & Crew

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