Dutch actress Nienke Plas stars as a struggling single mother in the upcoming drama film "Treat Her Like a Lady," set for cinema release on May 28, 2026.
While promoting the film, she also opened up about a severe personal medical trauma involving the birth of her child.
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The feature film, written and directed by Paloma Aguilera Valdebenito, portrays the bureaucratic struggles of poverty in the Netherlands.
The main character Sandra is a working-class woman facing eviction in Amsterdam.
Film Draws from Director's Childhood
According to a film review published by cinemagazine.
nl on May 24, 2026, the 110-minute production heavily draws from the director's personal childhood memories of financial hardship.
Plas delivers a powerful performance alongside three child actors, capturing the resilience of a mother trying to provide a magical summer vacation for her daughters despite severe systemic poverty.
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While promoting her artistic work, Plas disclosed a severe personal crisis regarding the birth of her child, which left lasting psychological effects on her family.
Doctors at the time faced massive medical uncertainties and could not guarantee the newborn would survive the delivery.
"Natuurlijk loop je als ouders een trauma op als de dokter letterlijk zegt: 'Neem maar afscheid, want we weten niet zeker of ze het haalt'," said Nienke Plas.
As reported by nieuwslens.
nl on May 25, 2026, the medical staff explicitly advised the parents to say their final goodbyes during the incident.
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This critical situation ultimately caused deep, long-term trauma for both Plas and her partner.
