Waves of War
Kleinkinderen van de Oost
Synopsis
Daan van Citters and Joenoes Polnaija retrace the footsteps of their grandfathers in Indonesia. They both fought for the Netherlands against Indonesian independence: Daan’s grandfather went voluntarily from the Netherlands, Joenoes’s as a Moluccan soldier in the Dutch colonial army, KNIL. Their poignant journey forces them to ask themselves some difficult questions about guilt, shame and transgenerational transmission.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daan van Citters
- Original Title
- Kleinkinderen van de Oost
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- New Amsterdam Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daan van Citters
Thomas den Drijver, Sander Verdonk
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas den Drijver
Producer
Daan van Citters
Director
Sander Verdonk
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waves of War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waves of War about?
Daan van Citters and Joenoes Polnaija retrace the footsteps of their grandfathers in Indonesia. They both fought for the Netherlands against Indonesian independence: Daan’s grandfather went voluntarily from the Netherlands, Joenoes’s as a Moluccan soldier in the Dutch colonial army, KNIL. Their poignant journey forces them to ask themselves some difficult questions about guilt, shame and transgenerational transmission.
Who directed Waves of War?
Waves of War was directed by Daan van Citters.
Who stars in Waves of War?
The principal cast of Waves of War includes Daan van Citters, Joenoes Polnaija.
When was Waves of War released and how long is it?
Waves of War was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.