One day, artist Elsbeth Doorenbos received a box full of diaries, letters and photographs from her father. He had tried to tie up the loose ends around his parents' love story, but he had not succeeded. In the past ten years Elsbeth has managed to unravel the story bit by bit. ‘Van een korte liefde met grote gevolgen’ (About a brief love with great consequences) is a beautiful story about the unconventional and rebellious life of her grandparents.

One hundred years ago Anna and Edwin fell in love. Everyone is disgraceful about it. Anna is eighteen at that point. Edwin is ten years older, married and a father of two children. Unfortunately, their fierce love doesn't last. Edwin doesn't like the mundane life and leaves. Anna is left with seven children and no money. The life of Anna and Edwin has left its marks. It turned out to be a brief love with great consequences.