Vals licht (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: Netherlands
Alternative Title: Luz falsa, False Light
Director: Theo van Gogh
Writer: Theo van Gogh, Henri de By
Production & Genre
Story
The student Simon has moved to the red-light district and is completely smitten with a sex worker. When he comes to her aid after she is assaulted, they begin a relationship. He delves into her private life and discovers that underworld figures are after her.
Summary
In the seedy underbelly of Amsterdam's red-light district, Simon, a naive student new to its decadent allure, crosses paths with Eva, an alluring yet guarded sex worker. Intrigued by her quiet strength amidst the chaos, he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her, their connection igniting a forbidden flame. When Eva becomes the target of violent underworld forces, Simon's desire to protect her compels him to step into her dangerous world. As they begin a cautious dance towards love, Simon unravels Eva's enigmatic past and realizes that their future may be shrouded in false light.
