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Wijster

Wijster

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 4, 2008

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Thriller, Drama

Original Title

Wijster

Director

Paula van der Oest

Description

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.