Overview

A film about relationships where expectations are out of joint, especially where both partners have different cultural backgrounds. Set in the Netherlands, 'Burden' gives a contemporary glimpse of the dynamics of two relationships between Eastern European women and Dutch men. The movie explores their respective cultural differences. It explores female friendships and the difficulties of being 'foreign' in your adopted country. Also, how fate puts the friendship of these two women, one from Russia, and one from Ukraine, to the test by outside forces.

Top Cast

Tanya Shpadi

Irina

Daria Zueva

Masha

Sytse Faber

Patrick

R

Rolph Goosens

Jan

Joep Sertons

Felix

P

Pelly Hava

Puck

L

Lara Stanišić

Sam

F

Femke Bakker

Dr. Leystra

C

Charlie Curilan

Dr. Batista