Daens

Plot Summary

Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.

Top Cast

Jan Decleir Adolf Daens

Gérard Desarthe Charles Woeste

Antje De Boeck Nette Scholliers

Michaël Pas Jan De Meeter

Karel Baetens Jefke