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Diep (2005): Cast & Plot

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Diep is a 2005 drama directed by Simone van Dusseldorp, starring Melody Klaver as Heleen, Stijn Koomen and Damien Hope. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Diep (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Diep About?

The premise of Diep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in the turbulent 1970s, the film follows fourteen‑year‑old Heleen as she is thrust from childhood into adulthood amid her parents’ impending divorce. Alone, she navigates a world of sexuality, experimentation with drugs, and first love, confronting pain and growth with raw determination.

Diep Themes & Keywords

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  • man runs naked
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  • public nudity
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Cast & crew

Diep Cast & Characters

Melody Klaver leads the cast as Heleen, with Stijn Koomen as Axel and Damien Hope as Steve. Directed by Simone van Dusseldorp; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Diep Plot Summary

What happens in Diep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Heleen embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she experiments with intimacy and relationships. Initially, she practices tongue kissing on her own arm before trying it out with a close friend. This leads her to engage in further romantic encounters with boys. During a vacation in France, Heleen develops a crush on a French boy named Bernard (Hunter Bussemaker), but her feelings take a turn when she realizes she’s not comfortable with his forward advances, which push the boundaries of her understanding of love and affection.

Full summary

The whole story of Diep, scene by scene

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Cars

Cars in Diep

3 cars on screen, including the 1971 Volvo 145 and the 1970 Peugeot 304.

  • 1971 Volvo 145 in Diep 1971 Volvo 145 Important role
  • 1970 Peugeot 304 in Diep 1970 Peugeot 304 Minor role
  • 1971 Peugeot 102 MS in Diep 1971 Peugeot 102 MS Minor role
Details

Diep Also Known As

Also known as “Deep”.

Also known as
  • Deep

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FAQ

Diep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Diep?

Diep runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Diep released?

Diep was released on November 10, 2005.

Who directed Diep?

Diep was directed by Simone van Dusseldorp.

More films by Simone van Dusseldorp

Who is in the cast of Diep?

Diep stars Melody Klaver as Heleen, Stijn Koomen as Axel and Damien Hope as Steve, among 10 credited actors.

Does Diep have a post-credit scene?

No. Diep has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Diep in?

The original language of Diep is Dutch.

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