Overview
After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedMarleen Gorris's 1995 comedy-drama traces several generations of women in a Dutch village after World War II, beginning when a woman and her daughter return to settle on an inherited farm. Over the years they gather an eccentric, close-knit community around them, building a resilient matriarchal family on their own terms. Warm, earthy, and quietly defiant, the film celebrates female independence, unconventional bonds, and the cycles of life, love, and loss. Its tone is humane and bittersweet, rich with character. It will resonate with viewers who appreciate generational sagas, feminist storytelling, and tender dramas about chosen family. MagicMovieScore: 6.9.
An automated summary to help you decide what to watch — not a user review or critic rating.
Trailer
Top Cast
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Antonia
Els Dottermans
Danielle
Dora van der Groen
Allegonde
Veerle van Overloop
Thérèse
Carolien Spoor
Thérèse (6)
Esther Vriesendorp
Thérèse (13)
Thyrza Ravesteijn
Sarah
Mil Seghers
Krummer Finger
Only 134 ratings so far. The current score has wide uncertainty. Treat it as a preliminary signal.
Why we're confident →Where to Watch
Click icons to visit streaming services directly. Streaming service names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
Movie Info
Release Date
September 21, 1995
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director