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Hoe Duur was de Suiker (series) (2013)
Production & Genre
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Companies: Cool Beans, PV Pictures, VARA
Genre: Drama, Historical Fiction
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Keywords
Keywords: 18th century, colony, half sister, marriage, plantation, slave auction, slavery, suriname
Story
Set in Suriname's sugar plantations during the latter half of the eighteenth century, 'Hoe Duur was de Suiker' follows Sarith and Mini-Mini as they grow up together on these plantations. Sarith, being mulatto like Mini-Mini but fairer skinned, is considered the most beautiful woman in the colony while Mini-Mini remains in her shadow, enslaved to her own half-sister. The narrative explores their complex relationship amidst the harsh realities of slavery and colonial life.
Summary
'Hoe Duur was de Suiker' is a gripping and heart-wrenching drama set against the backdrop of Suriname's sugar plantations in the 18th century. The series follows Sarith and Mini-Mini, half-sisters with contrasting fortunes due to their differing appearances and skin tones. Their lives intertwine amidst the harsh realities of colonial life, exploring themes of slavery, power dynamics, and sisterhood.
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