Burden

Burden (2023)

A film about relationships where expectations are out of joint, especially where both partners have different cultural backgrounds. Set in the Netherlands, 'Burden' gives a contemporary glimpse of the dynamics of two relationships between Eastern European women and Dutch men. The movie explores their respective cultural differences. It explores female friendships and the difficulties of being 'foreign' in your adopted country. Also, how fate puts the friendship of these two women, one from Russia, and one from Ukraine, to the test by outside forces.

Director: Stephan Brenninkmeijer

Casts

	Tanya Shpadi as Irina
	Daria Zueva as Masha
	Sytse Faber as Patrick
	Rolph Goosens as Jan
	Joep Sertons as Felix
	Pelly Hava as Puck
	Lara Stanišić as Sam
	Femke Bakker as Dr. Leystra
	Charlie Curilan as Dr. Batista

Crew