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Overview
Release Date:
30 March 1998 (Netherlands) morePlot:
Against a background of holocaust memories, a liberal Jewish girl becomes the nanny to a retarded strict Jewish young boy, and grows fond of him. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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5 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Very Compelling moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Laura Fraser | ... | Chaya Silberschmidt | |
| Adam Monty | ... | Simcha Kalman | |
| Isabella Rossellini | ... | Mrs. Kalman | |
| Jeroen Krabbé | ... | Mr. Kalman | |
| Topol | ... | Yacov Apfelschnitt (as Chaim Topol) | |
| Marianne Sägebrecht | ... | Mrs. Silberschmidt, Chaya's Mother (as Marianne Saegebrecht) | |
| Maximilian Schell | ... | Mr. Silberschmidt, Chaya's Father | |
| David Bradley | ... | Concierge | |
| Heather Weeks | ... | Sofie | |
| Miriam Margolyes | ... | Mrs. Goldman | |
| Lex Goudsmit | ... | Mr. Goldman | |
| Krijn ter Braak | ... | Grandfather | |
| Mieke Verheyden | ... | Grandmother (as Mieke Verheijden) | |
| Noura Van der Berg | ... | Selma | |
| Lana Broekaert | ... | Chaya (7 Years) |
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100 minColor:
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1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Brazil:14 | UK:PG | Iceland:12 | Germany:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Germany:12 (w) | Netherlands:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | USA:UnratedMOVIEmeter: 
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Chaya Silberschmidt: No cinema, no radio, no theater, no television. Not much fun then. moreSoundtrack:
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This story is one of the most compelling and tragic that I have ever seen. I felt very emotional watching it; it was definitely a sure tear-jerker. I saw it on Cinemax last night, and was immediatedly absorbed. I recommend that you rent it.