The Price of Sugar

Hoe Duur Was de Suiker

Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love

Overview

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?

Budget

$7,130,000

Production

Spier Films, Cool Beans, PVPictures, Comet Film