Haemers

The long-awaited day of the trial of Patrick Haemers, “public enemy number 1,” finally arrives. All of Belgium holds its breath: Will the country’s most notorious criminal take responsibility for his actions? Will he finally show remorse towards his victims? Yet a sudden turn of events brutally suspends the desire for justice: The trial is adjourned. Liliane, Patrick’s mother, no longer has any illusions about the extent of her son’s crimes. Her only objective from now on is to protect her grandson Kevin from a fate defined by violence and criminality. She decides to visit Patrick in prison: a face-to-face meeting in a private room under intensive surveillance. She confronts her son, forcing out devastating secrets about their family in an attempt to break the vicious circle. Trapped between her enduring maternal love and the imperative to protect the next generation, will Liliane have the strength to do what it takes? Can she save Kevin from the destructive shadow of his father before it’s too late?