The Secret Letter

Director(s): Simone van Dusseldorp
Country: Netherlands
Language: Dutch w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2010 | 87 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: Threats of violence; suspense with real potential danger; teenage antics)

 Balancing work and family time is never easy, especially if you live where you work. The growing tensions at home lead 11-year-old Eva to run away and make clear to her parents how she feels. What Eva doesn’t know is that she is running into a world of trouble. This suspenseful film turns from a domestic mystery into a criminal one, and only Eva and her friends can solve it.

Based on the famous book by Dutch writer Jan Terlouw, “The Secret Letter” explores the relationship between fathers and daughters, and looks at what happens when you start to doubt everything you thought you knew.

Awards
Cinekid 2010, Best Dutch Children’s Film

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