The Price of Sugar

"Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love"

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?

Release Date

September 26, 2013

Status

Released

Original Title

Hoe Duur Was de Suiker

Runtime

2h 0min

Budget

$7,130,000

Revenue

Language

Dutch