Wijster

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 4, 2008

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Dutch

Cast

Jaap Spijkers,Roos Netjes,Anniek Pheifer,Marlies Heuer,Gerson Oratmangoen,Lore Dijkman,Wim Bouwens,Johann Glaubitz

Director

Paula van der Oest

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1176964