The Best Two Years

(2004)Directed by Scott S. Anderson112 min · PGComedy, Drama
Every moment counts.

Two pairs of Mormon missionaries from America live in a beaten-up apartment in the Dutch city of Haarlem. Their personalities are distinctly different. Elder Johnson is the District Leader and oversees their efforts. His companion, the vain Elder Van Pelt, seeks to become the assistant to the mission president (the top post available) as soon as possible. The capable Elder Rogers has become disillusioned and inattentive to his duties ever since a previous missionary companion returned to America and married Elder Roger's girlfriend. The three meet Elder Roger's new companion, Elder Calhoun, in the train station. This new elder is a nerdy but enthusiastic "greenie" that has just arrived from the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Utah. Unfortunately, his training did not give him much fluency in the Dutch language. But as luck would have it, the first person he approaches to proselytize is a fellow American named Kyle.

K.C. Clydeas Elder John Rogers
Kirby Heyborneas Elder Hezekiah Calhoun
Cameron Hopkinas Elder Steven Van Pelt
David Nibleyas Elder Emmit Johnson
Scott Christopheras Kyle Harrison
Michael Flynnas President Sandburg
Ineke den Hollanderas Woman on Train
Jaime Andersonas Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Andrea Andersonas Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Alice Lonsdaleas Elder Van Pelt's Girlfriend
Stephanie Nibleyas Julie
Christie Gardineras Julie's Voice (voice)
Anne H. den Hollanderas Girl in Amsterdam Square
Marte den Hollanderas Monique
Geerte den Hollanderas Girl on Couch
Fred C. Dannemanas Brother Cross
Jane Juberas Excercise Ladie's Voice (voice)
Nico Zwaneveldas Man Eating Sandwich
Bart Zwaneveldas Stroopwaffel Kid
Tim Scholtenas Stroopwaffel Kid
Thomas Stigteras Stroopwaffel Kid
Richard Hubertas Boy on Bike
Jan Reyndersas Boy on Bike
Jeane Kirschbaumas Woman at Door