Oeroeg
1993 · Movie · 100 min. · Netherlands
Johan Ten Berghe joins the Dutch army when the Dutch East Indies unilaterally declare independence as Indonesia. He initiates his naive driver Twan in life in the East, having grown up there as son of colonial official Hendrik, now missing. Their adventures intertwine with Johan's childhood memories, especially concerning his native best friend, Oeroeg, who joined the rebellion, as well as their nanny and later de facto stepmother. Conflicting loyalties become tangible in extreme situations.
Direction Hans Hylkema
Cast Jeroen Krabbé · Rik Launspach · Martin Schwab · Ramelan Bekkema · Peter Faber · Tom Van Bauwel · Joris Putman · François Beukelaers · Tom Jansen · José Rizal Manua · Chris Tates · Marcel Musters · Josée Ruiter
Soundtrack Tristan Keuris · Henny Vrienten
Screenplay Trevor Griffiths · Jean van de Velde · Hella S. Haasse
Cinematography Walther Van Den Ende
Original title Oeroeg
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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