Bart Seijbel

Princess and the Pea is about the turbulent dynamic between teenager Lotta and her parents when she’s stuck at home with depression and anxiety. She can’t, she won’t, she wouldn’t dare. Also isolated at home are Marthe and Paul, scared to lose their daughter. In a house full of misunderstanding and hopelessness the family gets help from a psychologist in their search for recognition, connection, and hope.

A mother who experienced a psychosis five years ago shares her story five years later. In this film, her son explores her perspective, the moments she went through, and the impact this profound experience had on her.

When Lotte's father has problems with her spouse, Pastor Van der Laan visits him to have an open conversation about faith and homosexuality.