When the mother of Chris has disappeared, he and his father Toon are facing immense sadness. While Chris cries and seeks comfort with his father, Toon swallows his tears and literally and figuratively grows away from his son.
When Chris's mother disappears without a trace, he and his father Toon are both confronted with great sadness. While Chris is able to cry and let his emotions flow freely, Toon cannot bring himself to be vulnerable, and literally swallows his tears. The distance grows between him and Chris.—Nederlandse Filmacademie