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When the digital-mad Benjamin turns 18, he inherits a box of ancient artefacts from his missing father. He gives an antique book to Slien, a girl he has his eye on, and unintentionally sets off a chain reaction. An old man called Zeppos is also very interested in the book, which once belonged to the cartographer Mercator. Using the secret messages in Mercator's book, the trio uncover a mystery, while having to stay one step ahead of a shadowy rival.

Nathan Naenen
Benjamin Kurrel

Britt Scholte
Slien Sleyp

Carry Goossens
Kapitein Zeppos

Koen De Bouw
Victor Barral

Nora Gharib
Monica

Carlos Schram
Raf

Jonas Van Thielen
Jonge Zeppos

Jolan de Bouw
Jonge Victor Barral

Peter De Graef
Notaris

Nicolas de Pruyssenaere
Ben Kurrel
The Mercator Trail is a adventure, family film released in 2022. Directed by Douglas Boswell, it stars Nathan Naenen, Britt Scholte, Carry Goossens. When the digital-mad Benjamin turns 18, he inherits a box of ancient artefacts from his missing father. He gives an antique book to Slien, a girl he has his eye on, and unintentionally sets off a chain reaction. An old man called Zeppos is also very interested in the book, which once belonged to the cartographer Mercator. Using the secret messages in Mercator's book, the trio uncover a mystery, while having to stay one step ahead of a shadowy rival.
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