series - 2026 - NL

rust en vreugd

TV adaptation of the popular book by Hendrik Groen.

Emma Quaadvliegh has just become a widow and retired as a library director. Tired of the well-intentioned attention and pity she receives from those around her, she decides to take up the opportunity to buy a plot on an allotment. Something she had signed up for with her husband ten years ago.

With no gardening experience to speak of, and by courageously working her way through the new world of pruning, planting, fertilising and combating weeds, Emma slowly creates a whole new life for herself. With a host of fellow gardeners, administrative chaos, budding friendships and tentative steps Emma starts to blossom and find new joy in life.

March 8 on NPO 1.

director
Tim Oliehoek
script
Tamara Bos
main cast
Annet Malherbe, Jaap Spijkers, Nazanin Taheri, Frans van Deursen, Marike van Weelden, Yari van der Linden, Johanna Hagen, Arjan Ederveen, Marisa van Eyle, Rein Hofman, Peter Bolhuis, George Tobal, Dries Smits, Kes Blans, Phi Nguyen
producer
Lemming Film
co-producer
Omroep MAX
cinematographer
Martijn Cousijn
editor
Joost van de Wetering
production designer
Ben Zuydwijk
art director
Hiske de Goeje
costume designer
Ingrid Schagen
make-up artist & hair stylist
Renee Wijnhoven
sound design & re-recording mixer
Jan Willem van den Brink
casting
Post Castelijn & Jut en Jul