Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Hans Hylkema
Written : Jean van de Velde Trevor Griffiths Hella S. Haasse
Stars : Jeroen Krabbé Rik Launspach Martin Schwab Ramelan Bekkema
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jun 9, 1993
Countries of origin : Netherlands Belgium Indonesia
Language : Indonesian Dutch
Filming locations : Indonesia
Production companies : Added Films
Summary 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. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jun 9, 1993
Countries of origin : Netherlands Belgium Indonesia
Language : Indonesian Dutch
Filming locations : Indonesia
Production companies : Added Films
