During the devastating North Sea flood of 1953, a young woman and a naval officer search for her lost infant son.
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| Sylvia Hoeks | ... |
Julia
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| Barry Atsma | ... |
Aldo
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| Dirk Roofthooft | ... |
Vader Julia
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| Monic Hendrickx | ... |
Moeder Julia
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Elsa May Averill | ... |
Emma
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| Katja Herbers | ... |
Krina
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| Lottie Hellingman | ... |
Stientje
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Bas Keijzer | ... |
Guus
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Sanne den Hartogh | ... |
Koos
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Evert de Jager | ... |
Burgemeester Haverkamp
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Betty Schuurman | ... |
Mevrouw Haverkamp
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Serge Price | ... |
Felix
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Sarah Jonker | ... |
Geesje
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Guus Dam | ... |
Job
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Micha Hulshof | ... |
Piloot Theo
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Erik van der Horst | ... |
Hennie
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| Jaak Van Assche | ... |
Schipper Roeiboot
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Arnoud Bos | ... |
Dominee
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Hans Ligtvoet | ... |
Bert
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| Leslie de Gruyter | ... |
Buurman
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Guusje Eybers | ... |
Moeder Koos en Aido
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Luc Broekman | ... |
Oude man zonder geld
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| Casper Gimbrère | ... |
Schipper legersloep
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Jasper Boeke | ... |
Officier in hotel
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Richard Gonlag | ... |
Marconist
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Mark Rietman | ... |
Majoor Vos
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| Henriette Koch | ... |
Boze vrouw
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Katrien van Beurden | ... |
Boze vrouw
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Dorijn Curvers | ... |
Vissersvrouw
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Ad Knippels | ... |
Militaire arts
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Jara Lucieer | ... |
Verpleegster
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Daan Colijn | ... |
Boerenjongen
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Maud Dolsma | ... |
Vriendin van Julia
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Chava Voor in 't Holt | ... |
Vriendin van Julia
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Roelant Koper | ... |
Jongen in de Harmonie
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Wouter Zweers | ... |
Jongen in de Harmonie
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Clemens Levert | ... |
Kadet
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Anne Prakke | ... |
Jonge visser
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Mieneke Bakker | ... |
Vrouw op dijk
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Marleen Stolz | ... |
Vrouw op dijk
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David Goddyn | ... |
Man op zolder
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Diana Dobbelman | ... |
Oude vrouw op zolder
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Marjolein Beumer | ... |
Minister 1971
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Rik Launspach | ... |
Staatssecretaris
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Luc Biemans | ... |
Baby Ernst
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Lotus Punt | ... |
Baby Wiebeke
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Lucie Snijders | ... |
Baby van Geesje
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Debbie Korper | ... |
Boze vrouw (uncredited)
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Rense Westra | ... |
Schipper Roeivlet (uncredited)
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Marina Wijn | ... |
Vrouw op zolder (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ben Sombogaart | ||
Written by
| Marjolein Beumer | ... | (screenplay) |
| Rik Launspach | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Sabine Brian | ... | associate producer / line producer |
| Alain De Levita | ... | producer |
| Johan Nijenhuis | ... | producer |
| Joris van Wijk | ... | executive producer |
| Ronald Versteeg | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Fons Merkies | ||
Cinematography by
| Piotr Kukla | ||
| Michel van Laer | ... | co-cinematographer |
Editing by
| Herman P. Koerts | ||
Editorial Department
| György Balatoni | ... | colorist |
| Saskia Kievits | ... | first assistant editor |
| Remi Lindenhovius | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Jonne Rietra | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Janusz Gosschalk | ||
| Marina Wijn | ||
Production Design by
| Hubert Pouille | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephan Rubens | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lieven Baes | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda Bogers | ||
Makeup Department
| Patrick de Loor | ... | hair stylist |
| Winnie Gallis | ... | makeup artist |
| Jacqueline Hoogendijk | ... | makeup artist, hair stylist |
| Dick Naastepad | ... | makeup artist |
| Roos Sitser | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Bianca van der Steen | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Leendert Van Nimwegen | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Elwin Looije | ... | production manager |
| Chrissy van der Linden | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marijn Braad | ... | second assistant director |
| Willem Quarles van Ufford | ... | first assistant director |
| Aniëlle Webster | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Domino Daugherty | ... | painter |
| Céline De Streel | ... | set designer |
| Rob Duiker | ... | carpenter |
| Olivier Fimmers | ... | carpenter |
| Niki Geeraerts | ... | carpenter |
| Sven Haerden | ... | carpenter |
| Elmer Jacobs | ... | set dresser |
| Sander Leemans | ... | art dresser |
| Stefaan Lejon | ... | builder |
| Jeroen Liegeois | ... | assistant property master |
| Toon Marien | ... | construction coordinator |
| Valesca Meist | ... | key set dresser |
| Pascal Mievis | ... | carpenter |
| Robbe Nuyttens | ... | construction |
| Dione van der Hoeven | ... | painter |
| Robin van Eijk | ... | carpenter |
| Bart van Lint | ... | construction manager |
| Menno Verduin | ... | carpenter |
| Fabian Vuylsteke | ... | construction: Belgium/Holland |
Sound Department
| Peter Flamman | ... | sound designer / sound mixer |
| Dennis Kersten | ... | intern sound editor |
| Jos ten Klooster | ... | sound |
| Erik Langhout | ... | sound |
| James Shannon | ... | dolby sound consultant |
| Mereijn van der Heijden | ... | audio description supervisor |
| Philippe van Leer | ... | foley artist |
| Wart Wamsteker | ... | sound designer |
Special Effects by
| Roland Goddijn | ... | special effects technician |
| Mick Huijs | ... | special effects assistant |
| Michel Jancso | ... | special effects technician |
| Michel Jansco | ... | special effects technician |
| Sebastiaan Peltenburg | ... | special effects technician |
| Robert Seepers | ... | special effects technician |
| Nick van Leeuwen | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bart van Lint | ... | model effects (as Bart Van Lint) |
| Edward Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects foreman |
| Harry Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects supervisor (as Harrie Wiessenhaan) |
| Rick Wiessenhaan | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Maxim Fleury | ... | digital artist |
| Martijn Grootendorst | ... | visual effects artist |
| Koen Hofmeester | ... | digital artist |
| Raphaël Kourilsky | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Amrita Kraakman | ... | visual effects post-production planning: Hectic Electric |
| Robbert Lubken | ... | visual effects artist |
| Simon James Milner | ... | rendering technical director |
| Bas Moonen | ... | digital compositor |
| Julik Tarkhanov | ... | digital compositor (as Julian Tarkhanov) |
| Jan van de Laar | ... | compositor |
| Vincent van der Klaauw | ... | visual effects |
| David Zaretti | ... | digital compositor |
| Fred Burdy | ... | visual effects artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Willem de Beukelaer | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | ... | stunt performer |
| Paco Torres Koster | ... | stunts |
| Marco Maas | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Flip Bleekrode | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Goa Borrek | ... | video assist |
| Luc Brefeld | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Tessa Carati | ... | grip trainee |
| Rolf Dekens | ... | camera operator: splinter unit |
| Wouter Dewilde | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Daan Dillo | ... | key grip |
| Jacques Ghijsels | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jorrit Haas | ... | best boy grip |
| Max Hafkamp | ... | trainee camera |
| Bert Hogenes | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Laureys | ... | crane operator |
| Jan Moeskops | ... | second assistant camera |
| Silvio Schelling | ... | lighting technician |
| Lilian Sijbesma | ... | video assist operator |
| Peter Tambach | ... | rigging grip |
| Mark van Aller | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Tessa Van Den Beukel | ... | electrician |
| Dave van Honschooten | ... | additional electrician |
| Marnix van Wijk | ... | video assist operator |
| Jo Vermaercke | ... | steadicam operator |
| Gijs Wilbers | ... | camera loader: splinter unit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nelli Bodt | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Sabrina Kooij | ... | key costumer |
| Ellen Liem | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Nikki Liem | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Jutta Smeyers | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Maarten Buurlage | ... | assistant location manager |
| Tijn Heerkens | ... | location manager |
| Kevin Hoed | ... | set location manager |
| Paul Marbus | ... | location scout |
| Ellen Scheers | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Patrick Lemmens | ... | score engineer & mixer |
| Galaxy Symphonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Joris Van den Hauwe | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| Marc Noyons | ... | financial services |
| Charlotte Scott-Wilson | ... | assistant production manager |
| Marian Vandenbussche | ... | extras coordinator |
| Jahfed Wismans | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
- Focus Features (presents)
- Nijenhuis & de Levita Film & TV B.V.
- Nederlandse Christelijke Radio-Vereniging (NCRV) (in co-production with)
- CoBo Fonds (support)
- Eggplant Picture & Sound
- NL Film
Distributors
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2009) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures International (UPI) (2009) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- Film1 (2010) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Nederlandse Christelijke Radio-Vereniging (NCRV) (2011) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Paris Filmes (2011) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Hectic Electric (visual effects)
Other Companies
- CoBo Fonds (funding)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Finale Post Production (final color and finishing)
- Galaxy Studios (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A fictional story within the historical context of the disastrous flood that engulfed the Dutch coastal province of Zeeland in 1953. When their farmhouse is destroyed by the flood, teenage mother Julia gets separated from her baby boy, whom she kept hidden in a box. She is saved from drowning by a young Air Force lieutenant who agrees to help her look for her little son. A near-hopeless quest ensues.
Written by Swie Tio |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR6,300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Goofs | The flood happened in February 1953, during mid-winter, when the water was a few degrees above freezing, but the main characters spend a considerable amount of time in the water without developing hypothermia. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #5.9 (2009). See more » |