Sons of Adam

Sons of Adam is a 2007 Brunanter drama film, directed by Erik Rooymans and written by Guus Lanshof. Featuring Jeroen Froost and Jan van Delden as two alienated brothers, the film was a critical and commercial successful.

Plot
Set in Koningstad, Sons of Adam is the story of two brothers, Johan (Jeroen Froost), a dentistry student who is struggling with his methadone addiction, and Rudolf, or "Rudy", (Jan van Delden), a high school student who is dragged into a neo-Nazi gang. The central point of the film is an ethnically-motivated attack by Rudy's gang on a rich Arab family in Arabian Quarter. While Rudy initially participates in the beating, he is frightened and runs away. Johan, who had seen the family at a restaurant while he dined with his now-ex-girlfriend Anna (Stephanie Herrenhausen), ends up intervening and saving the family, including the beautiful daughter Nermin (Lamitta Assaad). In his developing feelings for Nermin, Johan sees hope of a positive change in his destiny, while Rudy's actions and his brother's help make him question his philosophy and reconsider his outlook on life.

Cast

 * Jeroen Froost as Johan Sperr
 * Jan van Delden as Rudolf "Rudy" Sperr
 * Stephanie Herrenhausen as Anna
 * Lamitta Assaad as Nermin
 * Paul van Rinsum as Gang leader

Reception
The film was extremely well-received by the critics and the audience. At the Rosetown Film Festival, it was nominated for the Barker Awards for Best Film, Best Director (Erik Rooymans), Best Screenplay (Guus Lanshof) and Best Actor (Froost), ultimately winning the first two prizes. As of the box office, Sons of Adam was the second highest grossing film of the year, behind The Crack. The film was also selected as the Brunanter entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.