The Marriage Escape

2020 · 103 min · Comedy, Drama

Jan has been married to Gedda for 35 years. Gedda loves Jan so much that she smothers him: before he can grab a glass from the table, she has already given him one. She picks out his clothing, his friends, his vacations and all their other activities. In an attempt to get some space Jan concocts a strange plan that literally transforms his marriage into a locked ward. Their daughter finds herself in a similar predicament with her exacting and jealous boyfriend.

Director: Johan Nijenhuis
Released: February 10, 2020
Language: Dutch

Cast

Herman Finkers
Jan
Johanna ter Steege
Gedda
Leonie ter Braak
Liesbeth
Ferdi Stofmeel
Erik
Stef Assen
Peter
Aniek Stokkers
Ilse
Daphne Bunskoek
Julia
Belinda van der Stoep
Uroloog
Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard
Blanchette ten Cate

Where to watch in the US

Free

Kanopy

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