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Going Home

1993 · 114 min · Director: Hans Hylkema

Going Home (1993) is a war film, directed by Hans Hylkema. It stars Jeroen Krabbé and Rik Launspach. The 114-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.

What Going Home Is About

Johan grew up in the Dutch East Indies. His father was an official of the colonial administration. As a boy his closest friend was Oeroeg. Oeroeg was from there. The two of them grew up together. Then Johan went to the Netherlands to study. While he was away the country declared independence. Its new name was Indonesia. Johan was sent back as a soldier. A young driver named Twan is with him. Returning puts his childhood in front of him. His father is missing. Oeroeg has joined the fight for independence. The two of them are now on opposite sides. The story comes from a 1948 novel by Hella Haasse. Jeroen Krabbé and Rik Launspach appear in the hundred and fourteen minute film, a Dutch, Belgian and Indonesian production Hans Hylkema finished in 1993.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Going Home about?

Johan grew up in the Dutch East Indies. His father was an official of the colonial administration.

Where can I watch Going Home?

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How long is Going Home?

Going Home runs for 114 minutes (1h 54m).

When did Going Home come out?

Going Home was released in 1993.

Who directed Going Home?

Going Home was directed by Hans Hylkema.

Who stars in Going Home?

Going Home stars Jeroen Krabbé, Rik Launspach, Martin Schwab, Peter Faber.

What is Going Home's rating?

Going Home holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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