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'Eighth Groupers Don't Cry' tells the story of the lively Akkie (Hanna Obbeek) who is wild about football, even though classmate Joep thinks that football is not a girls' sport. Akkie does not let herself be fooled and with humor she counters his bullying. When she gets leukemia, Akkie retains her optimism and energy. Miss Ina's entire class sympathizes with her and even from the hospital Akkie continues to interfere with the school football tournament. When she deteriorates so much that it is impossible for her to participate in the tournament, the tough Joep comes up with a very special plan.