Burden 2023

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.

Cast:

Tanya Shpadi
Irina 

Daria Zueva
Masha 

Sytse Faber
Patrick 

Rolph Goosens
Jan 

Joep Sertons
Felix 

Pelly Hava
Puck