Wijster

A tense, claustrophobic hostage drama that keeps you on edge with its moral dilemmas and raw realism.

Directed by

Paula van der Oest

Genres

Thriller, Drama

Starring

Jaap Spijkers, Roos Netjes, Anniek Pheifer

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, politics, isolation, media

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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