Meet the Fokkens

Louise and Martine Fokkens are 69-year-old identical twins living in Amsterdam. Both worked as prostitutes for over fifty years, first entering the profession because of pressure from Louise's abusive husband. While they initially worked under the control of pimps they eventually became independent workers and started their own brothel -- and they even played a significant role in setting up the first independent union for prostitutes. But due to government corruption and outside pressures, the Fokkens were evicted from their brothel and forced to once again find their way. While Martine still works as a prostitute, Louise called it quits several years back due to her arthritis.