The Marriage Escape

De Beentjes van Sint-Hildegard
The Marriage Escape
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Rating: 7.7
Year:2020
Country:NL
Runtime: 1h 43min

Description:

In this captivating story, we follow Jan as he navigates through a 35-year marriage filled with overwhelming love and suffocating devotion from his wife Gedda. Constantly coddled by Gedda's overbearing actions, Jan yearns for a sense of independence and autonomy in his life. Devising an unusual plan, he decides to turn their marriage into a metaphorical locked ward, hoping that this change will finally grant him the space he desires.Simultaneously, their daughter finds herself entangled in a similar predicament with her controlling boyfriend. The film delves deeper into the themes of love, possession, and the fine line between care and constraint, as Jan attempts to find balance within his relationship while watching his daughter face the same challenges in her own life. Through thought-provoking twists and turns, this heartfelt drama unravels the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for personal freedom amidst love's many forms.

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