Kitty Boymans
Old People and the Things That Pass (1975)
Limited series
The seemingly quiet lives of elderly Ottilie Dercksz and Emile Takma are dominated by remorse for a terrible crime they committed sixty years ago. When a family member arrives from the East Indies, their families are forced to deal with the ghosts of the past.
Released Nov. 29, 1975
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.based-on-novel
Country: Netherlands
Languages:
Dutch
S1E1 - Part 1
Mrs. Derckz and Mr. Takma visit one another each day. They have share a terrible secret for sixty years. Now the secret may have consequences, as Derckz' grandson Lot announces his engagement to Takma's granddaughter Elly.
Nov. 30, 1975, midnight
S1E2 - Part 2
Lot introduces his fiancée Elly to the rest of the family - including his infamous uncle Anton.
Dec. 9, 1975, midnight
S1E3 - Part 3
Steyn is thinking of leaving Otillie and asks her son Lot for advice. Harold is haunted by the death of his father.
Dec. 15, 1975, midnight
S1E4 - Part 4
Having sent her son Donald money, Ottilie has little financial resources left and asks Takma for a loan. Lot and Elly get married and travel to Italy. Aunt Thérèse implies she is privy to the precious family secret as well.
Dec. 24, 1975, midnight
S1E5 - Part 5
It has become apparent that there are more people who know of the secret than Derckz and Takma. Ina is now obsessed with learning all about it herself. Elly and Lot visit Amélie in Italy while uncle Daan and his wife Floor arrive from the Dutch East Indies.
Dec. 28, 1975, midnight
S1E6 - Part 6
Takma dies, leaving behind a final letter containing evidence. Otillie returns to the Netherlands with her greedy son Donald for the inheritance.
Jan. 2, 1976, midnight
S1E7 - Part 7
Ellie and Otillie are to share Takma's inheritance. Steyn sees this as the perfect time to leave Otillie. Meanwhile Lot has fallen ill, but finds new strength in the prospect of writing a new novel.
Jan. 6, 1976, midnight
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Nov. 29, 1975
Last Air Date: Jan. 6, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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