The Price of Sugar
2013, Dutch. Directed by Jean van de Velde.
Two half sister, bound by slavery, divided by love
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?
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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Cast & crew
- Jean van de VeldeDirector
- Neil SandilandsReinder Almersma
- Gaite JansenSarith
- Benja BruijningNathan
- Anna RaadsveldElza
- Yootha Wong-Loi-SingMini-Mini
- Yannick van de VeldeRutger
- Daniel JanksFather Nassy
- Jaap Spijkersvan Omhoog
- Carel NelVon Beunekom
- De-Wet NagelRich merchant
- Kees BootJulius Robles Medina
- Werner KolfAlex
Details
- Released
- 26 September 2013
- Original title
- Hoe Duur Was de Suiker
- Country
- South Africa, Netherlands, Germany
- Written by
- Jean van de Velde
- Budget
- $7.1M
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What The Price of Sugar is based on
The Price of Sugar is based on The cost of Sugar (1987) by Cynthia McLeod.
1987
The cost of Sugar
By Cynthia McLeod
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The Price of Sugar runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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The Price of Sugar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Price of Sugar?
If you liked The Price of Sugar, try Fanny Lye Deliver'd, Gangs of New York, Sometimes in April.
Who directed The Price of Sugar?
The Price of Sugar (2013) was directed by Jean van de Velde and stars Neil Sandilands, Gaite Jansen, Benja Bruijning.
What is The Price of Sugar based on?
The Price of Sugar is based on The cost of Sugar (1987) by Cynthia McLeod.