The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
Mientje comes from an ordinary working class family. Her father's alcoholism threatens to put an end to her engagement to Herman, her well to do fiancée. When her parents divorce, Mientje comes into conflict with her future mother-in-law. A grim but ultimately hopeful look at marital problems, poverty, lost love and alcoholism in a working class neighbourhood in Amsterdam.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Max NosseckDirector
Cast
- Herman BouberOranje Hein
- Aaf BouberAal
- Jeanne VerstraeteMientje van der Spil
- Johan ElsensohnThijs van der Spil
- Annie VerhulstAnt van der Spil
- Max CroisetHerman
- Chris LaurentiusOom Kees
- Riek KloppenburgMassie
- Fien BergheggeDien
- Harry BodaDorus
- Theo MoensJan Tollenaar
- Beppie BodaLola