Treat Her Like a Lady

A heartfelt, clear-eyed drama that balances hardship with resilience, pulling you into a mother's fierce love and the weight of systemic failure.

Directed by

Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nienke Plas, Claude Musungayi, Lucinda Sedoc

Overview

When single mother Sandra, full of unwavering energy, is evicted from her apartment by the Dutch government due to fraud, she convinces her daughters Harrie and Stella that their emergency shelter is a holiday hotel. Taking care of her children while being the main breadwinner seems impossible, but Sandra won't go down without a fight: with heroism and creativity, she gives her daughters the best summer of their lives.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, warm and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, class, parenthood, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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