The Only One (2006): Cast & Plot
The Only One is a 2006 drama directed by Geoffrey Enthoven, starring Nand Buyl as Lucien Knops, Viviane de Muynck and Leo Achten. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Geoffrey Enthoven
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Dutch - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Only One About?
The premise of The Only One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lucien Knops (Nand Buyl) is a curmudgeonly widower who moves in with his daughter Gerda after his wife's death. Tensions quickly flare, prompting Lucien to return to his old house and announce that his new lover will join him. Gerda fears losing her inheritance, especially when an intriguing new neighbor takes up residence next door.
The Only One Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- old man
- love
- death
The Only One Cast & Characters
Nand Buyl leads the cast as Lucien Knops, with Viviane de Muynck as Mathilde (as Viviane De Muynck) and Leo Achten as Felix. Directed by Geoffrey Enthoven; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Geoffrey Enthoven
- Nand Buyl as Lucien Knops
- Viviane de Muynck as Mathilde (as Viviane De Muynck)
- Leo Achten as Felix
- Marijke Pinoy as Sylvia
Also Starring in The Only One
· 10 more- Gaston Bertin Echtgenoot van Sylvia
- Kadir Balci Kemal
- Diane De Belder DeRoxanne
- Safia Aggoune Stem van nachtspel
- Rachida Adouane Samira
- Kris Coremans Man van sociale sector
- Paul Carpentier Directeur rusthuis
- Sebastien De Smet Reporter
- Blondine De Splinter Giechelende dame
- Stefan Declerck Animator
More from Geoffrey Enthoven
More films directed by Geoffrey Enthoven, best-rated first: Children of Love, The Over the Hill Band, Brother and Halfway.
The Only One Plot Summary
What happens in The Only One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucien Nand Buyl is a stubborn man in his eighties whose routine becomes a daily clash when he moves into his daughter Gerda’s house after his wife’s death. The transition throws him into a small world of shared living with other residents, and his uncompromising way of life routinely disrupts the rhythm of the home. He resists many of Gerda’s requests, stubbornly pushing back against authority and refusing to cede control over his own life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Only One, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Only One?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Lucien's daughter who tries to persuade him to move into her house?
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The Only One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Only One, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Only One?
The Only One runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Only One released?
The Only One was released on June 14, 2006.
Who directed The Only One?
The Only One was directed by Geoffrey Enthoven.
More films by Geoffrey Enthoven Who is in the cast of The Only One?
The Only One stars Nand Buyl as Lucien Knops, Viviane de Muynck as Mathilde (as Viviane De Muynck) and Leo Achten as Felix, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Only One have a post-credit scene?
No. The Only One has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Only One in?
The original language of The Only One is Dutch.
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