Ben X

Harassed by bullies because of his mild autism, teen Ben finds refuge in an online computer game, which leads him to his virtual dream girl, Scarlite. Together, the odd couple seeks revenge against Ben's tormentors.

Cast

Greg Timmermans

as Ben

Laura Verlinden

as Scarlite

Marijke Pinoy

as Moeder

Pol Goossen

as Vader

Titus De Voogdt

as Bogaert

Maarten Claeyssens

as Desmedt

Tania Van der Sanden

as Sabine

Cesar De Sutter

as Jonas

Gilles De Schryver

as Coppola

Bavo Smets

as Ben - 6 jaar

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