Movie Description
De afwezige
(1913)Overview
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
Featured Crew
Cast
Dries Schoonejans
Peter Schoonejans
Schoonmoeder Grietje / Mother-in-law Grietje
Minna Petrus
Dina
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Facts
Original TitleDe afwezige
Status Released
Release Information
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1913-05-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 36m
Production CompaniesPathé Frères,Hollandsche Film
Genres
- Drama
