The Happy Housewife (2010)
Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.
Director: Antoinette Beumer
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 15, 2010
Cast
- Carice van Houten - Lea Meijer
- Waldemar Torenstra - Harry Meijer
- Joke Tjalsma - Henriette
- Jaap Spijkers - Theo
- Myranda Jongeling - Machteld
- Gijs de Lange - Vader
- Marcel Hensema - Beau
- Willem de Wolf - Enzo
- Maike Meijer - Brigit
Screenplay
- Karen van Holst Pellekaan (Screenplay)
- Heleen van Royen (Novel)
- Marnie Blok (Screenplay)
- Judith Hees (Script Consultant)
Music: Tom Holkenborg
Cinematography: Bert Pot
Editing: Annelien van Wijnbergen
Production: Inspiration Pictures, Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Budget: $3M
Original Language: nl
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Deep Grief and Recovery Process
Keywords
depression, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, based on true story, mourning, duringcreditsstinger, woman director, child birth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Happy Housewife about?
- Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.
- Who directed The Happy Housewife?
- The Happy Housewife was directed by Antoinette Beumer.
- Who stars in The Happy Housewife?
- The Happy Housewife stars Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma, Jaap Spijkers, Myranda Jongeling, Gijs de Lange.
- How long is The Happy Housewife?
- The Happy Housewife has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Happy Housewife?
- The Happy Housewife is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Happy Housewife?
- The Happy Housewife had a budget of $3M.
- Where was The Happy Housewife produced?
- The Happy Housewife was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Happy Housewife?
- The themes of The Happy Housewife include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Deep Grief and Recovery Process.