Movie Description

Oeroeg

(1993)

Overview

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

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Original TitleOeroeg

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1993-06-10

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 54m

Production CompaniesLichtblick filmproducties,BRTM,NOS,Added Films

Genres

  • Drama
  • War