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Calling this movie a 'feelgood love story' wouldn't sum it up. Hannahannah has far more to offer than the love story at it's core. First of all, there is the perfect casting in all roles, without exception; Maria Kraakman and Antonie Kamerling are gorgeous and credible as the lovers, with Kamerling giving a powerful, all time best performance, while Kraakman proves the best choice for portraying the offbeat loner Hannah. Tanja Jess and Kees Boot provide layered support as a troubled middle-class couple and Barry Atsma makes the most of his over the top role as a mentally challenged/comedic sidekick. The story is a textbook example of a romantic drama, but sometimes feels a bit like an emotional roller-coaster, due to it's highs and lows, drama and comedy, tears and happiness in such a short amount of time. In result, the viewer may feel a bit detached from the characters and their quirky natures. One can't help to think a 'kick in the butt' for any of the main characters would be a good idea. Fortunately, towards the end, the writers of Hannahannah seemed to have the same idea, as the bundle the wide array of emotions into a satisfying conclusion. Although certainly no perfect movie (the dialog is sometimes a bit out of place and some scenes seem abundant or end as soon as things are getting interesting), Hannahannah is worth more than one viewing. Especially dutch viewers will feast on the banquet of recognition, the sometimes subtle, sometimes blunt use of dialog and the apparent skill in direction and photography. Enjoy!

Hannah has a great evening (and night) with Victor. The next morning she tries a quick getaway but can't find her car. Victor offers her a ride to her appointment and accompanies her to the family reunion. She appears to be the third of seven brothers and sisters, and the most "difficult" one. Being amongst the fairly colorfull family Victor gets to know Hannah better very fast. Fate has it that he joins the anniversary party - and all kinds of difficulties that 40 years of marriage can harbor.

The TV-film contains little of the for Dutch cinema typical vulgarity, and a lot of funny little twitches, preciously bland humor and a satisfying (even cliché) ending.

Fine script, great acting. Nice work by Barry Atsma playing Wim who has a mental disorder. Good camera work, with details like the home video of the anniversary couple that's just not centered.

Thoroughly enjoyable!