The Price of Sugar (2013)
Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love
A story about two half-sisters life in the eighteenth century Suriname. There is Lynda, a white colonial and slave owner, and her slave Mini-Mini's. While Lynda is slowly embittered by the hard life in the colony, Mini-Mini gets a chance at her own happiness. The question is, if she dares to seize that chance, as this happiness is at the expense of her mistress and half sister?
Director: Jean van de Velde
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: September 26, 2013
Cast
- Neil Sandilands - Reinder Almersma
- Gaite Jansen - Sarith
- Benja Bruijning - Nathan
- Anna Raadsveld - Elza
- Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing - Mini-Mini
- Yannick van de Velde - Rutger
- Daniel Janks - Father Nassy
- Jaap Spijkers - van Omhoog
- Carel Nel - Von Beunekom
- De-Wet Nagel - Rich merchant
Screenplay
- Jean van de Velde (Screenplay)
- Cynthia McLeod (Novel)
Music: Het Paleis van Boem
Cinematography: Giulio Biccari
Editing: Job ter Burg
Production: Spier Films, Cool Beans, PVPictures, Comet Film
Country: South Africa, Netherlands, Germany
Language: Nederlands
Budget: $7M
Original Language: nl
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
marriage, slavery, plantation, colony, slave auction, first love, 18th century, half sister, suriname, runaway slave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Price of Sugar about?
- A story about two half-sisters life in the eighteenth century Suriname. There is Lynda, a white colonial and slave owner, and her slave Mini-Mini's. While Lynda is slowly embittered by the hard life in the colony, Mini-Mini gets a chance at her own happiness. The question is, if she dares to seize that chance, as this happiness is at the expense of her mistress and half sister?
- Who directed The Price of Sugar?
- The Price of Sugar was directed by Jean van de Velde.
- Who stars in The Price of Sugar?
- The Price of Sugar stars Neil Sandilands, Gaite Jansen, Benja Bruijning, Anna Raadsveld, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing, Yannick van de Velde.
- How long is The Price of Sugar?
- The Price of Sugar has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Price of Sugar?
- The Price of Sugar is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of The Price of Sugar?
- The Price of Sugar had a budget of $7M.
- Where was The Price of Sugar produced?
- The Price of Sugar was produced in South Africa, Netherlands, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Price of Sugar?
- The themes of The Price of Sugar include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.