The Price of Sugar

The Price of Sugar

Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love

2013 · 120 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, History

A story about two half-sisters life in the eighteenth century Suriname. There is Lynda, a white colonial and slave owner, and her slave Mini-Mini's. While Lynda is slowly embittered by the hard life in the colony, Mini-Mini gets a chance at her own happiness. The question is, if she dares to seize that chance, as this happiness is at the expense of her mistress and half sister?

Directed by Jean van de Velde · Written by Jean van de Velde

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