Netherlands released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: Dutch ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Dutch ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Jörgen's world is crumbling. Forced into early retirement and harassed by his ex-wife, the only part of his life which makes sense - his beloved daughter Tirza - is shattered when she disappears on holiday in Namibia. After weeks of terrifying uncertainty, Jörgen goes searching for her, but the heat, his drinking and bad memories combine to unhinge him. His only ally is a child prostitute called Kaisa. Together they journey into the wilderness on Tirza's trail to discover her fate. ...Tirza (2010)
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Spend time in company with true beauty and the terror of loss.
A real Dutch Master, that wouldn't have worked without the Namibian girl, this film keeps you guessing. Jorgen, a recently forced to retire book editor, goes to Namibia, to search for his younger daughter, who has not been heard from for three weeks. This is a study of a middle aged Dutchman destroyed by life, and the little Namibian Shanty town girl who reaches out to him, touching his soul in a way that only she can. Gijs Scholten van Aschat is perfect as the deeply flawed and troubled Jorgen, who is grounded and loved by nine year old Kaisa, played breathtakingly, and flawlessly, by Keitumetse Matlabo. Matlabo is a true talent, apparently brand new to the screen.
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