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Somewhere in the Netherlands (1940)

Original title: Ergens in Nederland

1940-04-19 · 1h 49m · NL
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Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

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Ludwig BergerDirector, WriterJan de HartogWriter

Top billed cast

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Lily BouwmeesterLily BouwmeesterNellie van LoonJan de HartogJan de HartogFrans van LoonMatthieu van EysdenMatthieu van EysdenBeyerCruys VoorberghCruys VoorberghErik DetmarMax CroisetMax CroisetJan BrouwerRini OtteRini OtteMarijkeFien de la MarFien de la MarMariettaEduard VerkadeEduard VerkadeOude muziekleraarJan-Willem HeesJan-Willem HeesInstructie-officierPiet KöhlerPiet KöhlerZeeuwse boerAaf BouberAaf BouberZeeuwse boerin

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · RomanceDirector preference233602Actor preference332197 · 893940 · 899602

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Frequently asked questions about Somewhere in the Netherlands

What is Somewhere in the Netherlands about?

Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.

How long is Somewhere in the Netherlands?

Somewhere in the Netherlands has a runtime of 109 minutes.