A Dutch farmer, Brand, is content with his illiteracy, but his wife Keet is not. She hires a teacher, Lena, to help him, and Brand falls in love with her. Despite his puzzlement, Keet encourages the relationship, seeking to prevent their love from growing stale. She wants Lena to help them have a son, and their unconventional arrangement culminates in a dramatic conclusion after the birth of their child.
Little Tony
The charming tale of a woman who brings literacy to a rural community by teaching a farmer's husband to read, profoundly impacting their lives and surroundings.
