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The Happy Housewife

De Gelukkige Huisvrouw

2010 · 1h 37m · Drama, Romance · Netherlands · Rated 12 (NL)

Lea is an immaculate 30-something wife whose husband’s job in real estate allows her an enviably glossy lifestyle. The word ‘emancipation’ simply isn't in her vocabulary and as long as the money rolls in, all is rosy. So, when Harry Jr. arrives, she is a little traumatized at having to swap canapés for nappies.

Directed by
Antoinette Beumer
Written by
Marnie Blok, Karen van Holst Pellekaan
Based on the novel by
Heleen van Royen
Starring
Carice van Houten, Waldemar Torenstra, Joke Tjalsma, Jaap Spijkers
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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.

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Apple TV Store: available in 2 countries
Rent or buy · 2Belgium, Netherlands

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based on novel or bookbased on true storychild birthdepressionduringcreditsstingerhusband wife relationshipmourningparent child relationshipwoman director
Rating12 (NL)

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