Karin Junger's film "The Pupil" will premiere at the 2025 Netherlands Film Festival. Loosely based on the book "Your Eyes Betray You" by Steven van der Hoeven, the film explores the complex relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and his soccer coach, in which the boy is drawn into a sexual relationship. Junger highlights the nuances of the situation, such as the power dynamics and the reactions of those around him, emphasizing the child's resilience alongside the humanity of the pedophile.

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