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The House in the Middle of the Sea
“This is not a story of war, but of those who were left behind.”
8.0 / 10• 2022• 18m•NR• English
DramaHistoryWarFamily
Storyline
After the Germans flooded large parts of The Netherlands towards the end of WWII, the Brouwer family find themselves trapped in their attic surrounded by water. With their rations dwindling, tensions arise within the household.
Cast & Crew
AM
Anne-Marie Marte
Lies
LeadCV
Carlo Voogt
Johan
EM
Eva Machek
Anna
MS
Madelief Schram
Sophia
JS
Jelland Sprang
German Soldier
SV
Sofie Vos
Poor Woman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marcel Ruizendaal's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The House in the Middle of the Sea is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
