The Price of Sugar

A somber, slow-burning historical drama that weighs the brutal realities of slavery against a fragile hope for love and freedom.

Directed by

Jean van de Velde

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Neil Sandilands, Gaite Jansen, Benja Bruijning

Tagline

Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love

Overview

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?

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, identity, family, love

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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

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