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Being There (2017): Cast & Ending

Being There (2017) movie poster

Being There is a 2017 short film directed by Shady El-Hamus, starring Jonas Smulders, Martijn Lakemeier and Ko Zandvliet. It runs 10 minutes.

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Being There (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Director
Shady El-Hamus
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Being There About?

The premise of Being There without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Following the funeral of twenty-something Tobias, his family and friends gather to mourn his loss. Three of his closest friends remain together late into the night, seeking solace and a sense of understanding as they grapple with their grief and attempt to come to terms with his death.

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Cast & crew

Being There Cast

Jonas Smulders leads the cast, with Martijn Lakemeier and Ko Zandvliet. Directed by Shady El-Hamus.

Plot

Being There Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Being There from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Chance is a middle-aged, simple-minded man who lives in a wealthy Washington, D.C. townhouse, spending his days tending a lush garden and his evenings glued to a television screen. He has never truly stepped outside his protected world; the outside is only a series of glimpses through glass and broadcasts that sketch a life he never imagined for himself. His existence is quiet, orderly, and shaped by the rhythms of the estate, the kindly African-American maid Louise, and the man who employs them, a powerful figure who becomes increasingly fragile as the story unfolds.

Full summary

The whole story of Being There, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Being There?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the main character Chance's occupation at the beginning of the film?

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FAQ

Being There FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Being There, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Being There?

Being There runs 10 minutes.

When was Being There released?

Being There was released on September 26, 2017.

Who directed Being There?

Being There was directed by Shady El-Hamus.

More films by Shady El-Hamus

Who is in the cast of Being There?

Being There stars Jonas Smulders, Martijn Lakemeier and Ko Zandvliet.

Does Being There have a post-credit scene?

No. Being There has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Being There in?

The original language of Being There is Dutch.

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