This multi award winning film is a lavish romantic drama that charts the lives of three women who escape the gloom of post-WWII Holland for what they hope will be a better life in New Zealand. They become fast friends during the long flight taking them to their waiting husbands, who have already settled in Christchurch. On the flight the women also meet Frank, a dashing young man who will play a large role in each of their lives.
RATED 18A - under 18 must be accompanied by an adult ( Sexually suggestive scene )
Vancouver Premiere
Year: 2008
Genre: Narrative
Country: Netherlands
Language: English and Dutch, with English subtitles
Subject: Romantic Drama
Run time: 130 minutes
Format: DigiBeta
Director: Ben Sombogaart
Cast: Karina Smulders, Anna Drijver, Elise Schaap, Waldemar Torenstra and Rutger Hauer
Dutch Film Awards: Best Film
Dutch Film Awards: Best Actress
Scottsdale Jewish Film Festival: Audience Favorite Award
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival: Audience Favorite Award
Newport Beach Film Festival: Best Feature Award
Rchoboth Beach Film Festival: Best Feature Award
Netherlands Film Festival: Golden Film
Netherlands Film Festival: Golden Calf, Best Supporting Actress, Pleuni Touw
The Ridge Theatre
November 12 2011 | 06:45 PM
The Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
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