Life as It Should Be
Alles is zoals het zou moeten zijn
Synopsis
Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' friend Pieter confesses that he never wanted this child, has been having an affair for a year and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.
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Top Cast
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Barbara Sloesen
Iris
Jan Kooijman
Douwe
Sanne Langelaar
Babette
Jelle de Jong
Pieter
Renée Fokker
Marjan
Julia Akkermans
Cassandra
Tom Van Landuyt
Bart
Patrick Stoof
Ewart
Bram van der Heijden
Peter Paul
Holly Mae Brood
Claudia
Rosa Reuten
Karin
Victoria Koblenko
Danielle
Allard Geerlings
Barry
Peter Blok
Meneer van Kralingen
Margo Dames
Mevrouw van Kralingen
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruud Schuurman
- Screenplay & Story
- Daphne Deckers, Anna Pauwels
- Original Title
- Alles is zoals het zou moeten zijn
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Interstellar Pictures, Tom de Mol Productions, Western Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruud Schuurman
Daphne Deckers, Anna Pauwels
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Zuydwijk
Production Design
Ruud Schuurman
Director
Anna Pauwels
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life as It Should Be
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life as It Should Be about?
Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' friend Pieter confesses that he never wanted this child, has been having an affair for a year and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.
Who directed Life as It Should Be?
Life as It Should Be was directed by Ruud Schuurman.
Who stars in Life as It Should Be?
The principal cast of Life as It Should Be includes Barbara Sloesen, Jan Kooijman, Sanne Langelaar, Jelle de Jong, Renée Fokker.
When was Life as It Should Be released and how long is it?
Life as It Should Be was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is Life as It Should Be based on a book or true story?
Life as It Should Be is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne Deckers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life as It Should Be?
Life as It Should Be holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).