خلاصه داستان : در دهکده ای از هلند، مادری قوی و مصمم به زندگی گذشته خود نگاهی می اندازد. نسلها خانواده و دوستان که دور میز او جمع شده و با هم گذر زمان را تجربه کرده اند...

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.