The South (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2004, The South is a drama film directed by Martin Koolhoven, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Martje is the manager of a successful laundry service, but in her personal life she struggles with her self-image after the amputation of one of her breasts. After she is humiliated when Loe, one of her employees, is startled by the discovery of her prosthesis during foreplay, she imprisons him in the laundry plant. As Loe is slowly dying in imprisonment, Martje loses contact with reality and starts imagining having a family with him.
Who’s in it. The South stars Monic Hendrickx as Martje Portegies, Frank Lammers as Loe de Koning, Oksana Akinshina as Zoya and Olga Louzgina as Galina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The South has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The South page.
If you liked it. Fans of The South tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The South (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The South worth watching?
- The South holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The South?
- The South stars Monic Hendrickx, Frank Lammers, Oksana Akinshina, Olga Louzgina and Nazmiye Oral.
- When was The South released?
- The South was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.