The South (2004)

The South (2004) poster

Martje is the manager of a successful laundry service, but in her personal life she struggles with her self-image after the amputation of one of her breasts. After she is humiliated when Loe, one of her employees, is startled by the discovery of her prosthesis during foreplay, she imprisons him in the laundry plant. As Loe is slowly dying in imprisonment, Martje loses contact with reality and starts imagining having a family with him.

Director: Martin Koolhoven
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul M. van Brugge
Editing: Job ter Burg
Production: Cosmokino, Isabella Films B.V., Zentropa Entertainments
Country: Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

kidnapping, love, illness, madness, laundry

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Martin Koolhoven
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The South about?
Martje is the manager of a successful laundry service, but in her personal life she struggles with her self-image after the amputation of one of her breasts. After she is humiliated when Loe, one of her employees, is startled by the discovery of her prosthesis during foreplay, she imprisons him in the laundry plant. As Loe is slowly dying in imprisonment, Martje loses contact with reality and starts imagining having a family with him.
Who directed The South?
The South was directed by Martin Koolhoven.
Who stars in The South?
The South stars Monic Hendrickx, Frank Lammers, Oksana Akinshina, Olga Louzgina, Nazmiye Oral, Bart Klever.
How long is The South?
The South has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The South?
The South is a Drama film.
Where was The South produced?
The South was produced in Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark.