Downtown (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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In 1988, three young gay men, Ronnie, Lennart and Bas, throw themselves into Amsterdam's nightlife scene. It’s a life full of friendship, sex and drugs. Until the mysterious AIDS virus casts a shadow over their lives and one of them…

Downtown (2026) is presented here through its confirmed story and production details. In 1988, three young gay men, Ronnie, Lennart and Bas, throw themselves into Amsterdam's nightlife scene. It’s a life full of friendship, sex and drugs. Until the mysterious AIDS virus casts a shadow over their lives and one of them disappears after becoming infected. Thirty-two years later, in the middle of the 2021 lockdown, Ronnie recognises the missing Bas in the subway. An evening unfolds that none of them had expected to see, but which had been in the air for years. The AIDS epidemic has had a major impact on all three of their lives. Where they lost each other 32 years ago, they hope to find each other again.

Downtown movie details

Story without spoilers

In 1988, three young gay men, Ronnie, Lennart and Bas, throw themselves into Amsterdam's nightlife scene. It’s a life full of friendship, sex and drugs. Until the mysterious AIDS virus casts a shadow over their lives and one of them disappears after becoming infected. Thirty-two years later, in the middle of the 2021 lockdown, Ronnie recognises the missing Bas in the subway. An evening unfolds that none of them had expected to see, but which had been in the air for years. The AIDS epidemic has had a major impact on all three of their lives. Where they lost each other 32 years ago, they hope to find each other again.

What to expect

The film is classified as Drama. That genre mix and the published premise are the clearest guide to what viewers can expect without moving beyond the confirmed information.

Cast and creative team

Directed by Michiel van Erp. Writing credits include Frank Houtappels. The listed cast includes Yorick van Wageningen, Hans Kesting, Roeland Fernhout, Daniel Cornelissen, Sebastian Mrkvicka, Thor Braun, Abke Haring, Barry Atsma, Tijn Docter, Thomas Ryckewaert.

• Yorick van Wageningen
• Hans Kesting
• Roeland Fernhout
• Daniel Cornelissen
• Sebastian Mrkvicka
• Thor Braun
• Abke Haring
• Barry Atsma
• Tijn Docter
• Thomas Ryckewaert

Release and production context

The listed release date is 2026-10-01. Production countries: Netherlands. Spoken languages: Dutch, English.

Production companies: Kaap Holland Film, Het Familiedrama

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