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Wijster
Wijster
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Wijster

2008
1h 30m
Thriller
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2008

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

On 2 December 1975, a journalist is one of many passengers on the slow train that is kidnapped near Wijster by young South Moluccans. After some terrifying moments, he makes contact with the hijackers and starts acting as their go-between. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter, as well as his mistress keep themselves abreast of things through the media. The train hijacking lasts for twelve days and claims a few lives.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Feb 4, 2008
Languages
Dutch
Director
Paula van der Oest
Paula van der Oest

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Jaap Spijkers

Jaap Spijkers

Roos Netjes

Roos Netjes

Anniek Pheifer

Anniek Pheifer

Marlies Heuer

Marlies Heuer

Gerson Oratmangoen

Gerson Oratmangoen

Lore Dijkman

Lore Dijkman

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