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Release Year2008
Runtime2h 23m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorMarion Bloem
WritersMarion Bloem
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFar From Family
About Far From Family
Following the death of her stepmother, a young woman leaves her life in the USA behind, and rekindles the bonds with her Indonesian-Dutch grandmother.
Directed by Marion Bloem, Far From Family leans on a strong ensemble — Terence Schreurs, Anneke Grönloh, Gepke Haakma — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2008.
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