Хорошие дети не плачут (2012)

"Achtste-groepers huilen niet" ("Eighth Graders Don't Cry") is a touching drama film from the Netherlands, released in 2012. The story revolves around Akkie, a spunky and talented young girl who loves to play soccer. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is diagnosed with leukemia. The film showcases Akkie's journey, as she fights the disease with all her might and refuses to let it define her life. Along the way, she receives support from her classmates, coach, and family, but also experiences moments of doubt and fear. The film features superb performances from its cast, including Hanna Obbeek as Akkie, Nils Verkooijen as Joep, Fiona Livingston as Elise, Bram Flick as Bram, Amin Belyandouz as Koen, Eva Van der Gucht as Akkie's mother, and many more. The director, Dennis Bots, manages to capture both the emotional intensity of Akkie's struggle and the lightheartedness of childhood, creating a movie that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Overall, "Achtste-groepers huilen niet" is a beautiful and inspiring film that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and reminds us all to cherish life's simple pleasures. Its genre is a drama, family, and sports.