Glad IJs(2021)

Glad IJs is a bittersweet satire following Phil 'Frisco' Druyts, a self-made ice cream magnate who has built his empire at the expense of his family relationships. When Druyts learns that his relatives plan to sell his business, he takes drastic action to stop them, setting off a chain of events that spirals into chaos and triggers a nationwide manhunt. The film explores the consequences of prioritizing personal ambition and success over the bonds that matter most, delivering dark comedy alongside its sharp critique of misplaced values. As Druyts's world unravels, Glad IJs questions what true happiness really costs and whether the pursuit of it alone can ever be enough.