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Boys without a home
Boys without a home

Boys without a home

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Documentary

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Young people who have to survive without a home base are helped on their way to a life on their own two feet at Wonen Met Kansen. Little by little, with trial and error, but with the rock-solid confidence that the supervisors have in them.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Dutch

Runtime

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Rating

2/10

Release Date

20 June 2024

Country

Netherlands

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