Mother Tongue
Sjeemte
“Mother Tongue”
Synopsis
A benefits claim appointment spins out of control when Candide, 23, borrows her sister’s baby and strangely pretends like it’s her own child. A suspicious Martijn, the caseworker, attempts to unravel her lies accusing Candide of fraud. But behind her charade lies an unexpected secret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Limburg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$48K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Floris Ramaekers
- Screenplay & Story
- Floris Ramaekers
- Original Score
- Teun Ramaekers
- Original Title
- Sjeemte
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Budget
- $48K
- Production Studios
- Rinkel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Floris Ramaekers
Floris Ramaekers
Teun Ramaekers
Floris Ramaekers
Reinier Selen
Department Leadership Roster
Floris Ramaekers
Editor
Floris Ramaekers
Writer
Reinier Selen
Producer
Floris Ramaekers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother Tongue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Tongue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother Tongue about?
A benefits claim appointment spins out of control when Candide, 23, borrows her sister’s baby and strangely pretends like it’s her own child. A suspicious Martijn, the caseworker, attempts to unravel her lies accusing Candide of fraud. But behind her charade lies an unexpected secret.
Who directed Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue was directed by Floris Ramaekers.
Who stars in Mother Tongue?
The principal cast of Mother Tongue includes Luka Kluskens, Jochum ten Haaf.
When was Mother Tongue released and how long is it?
Mother Tongue was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Tongue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Tongue was composed by Teun Ramaekers.