Wijster
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula van der Oest
- Original Title
- Wijster
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wijster
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What is Wijster about?
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.
Who directed Wijster?
Wijster was directed by Paula van der Oest.
Who stars in Wijster?
The principal cast of Wijster includes Jaap Spijkers, Roos Netjes, Anniek Pheifer, Marlies Heuer, Gerson Oratmangoen.
When was Wijster released and how long is it?
Wijster was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.