Turtles

Turtles is a romantic drama set in Brussels. It follows Henri and Thom, a couple who have spent 35 years together. After Henri retires from his career as a police officer, the stability of their relationship collapses. Henri finds his daily life tedious and his affection for Thom waning, turning their shared home into a place of conflict. Desperate to save their bond and restore their intimacy, Thom considers taking the drastic step of requesting a divorce to spark a change.

The film was directed and written by David Lambert. The lead roles are played by Olivier Gourmet as Henri Janssens and Dave Johns as Thom Halford, supported by a cast of 23 credited performers, including Brigitte Poupart and Vanessa Van Durme. A co-production between Belgium and Canada, the movie was produced by Patrick Quinet and released on May 15, 2024. With a runtime of 83 minutes, the film has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 191 votes.