For a Lost Soldier (1992)

Name: For a Lost Soldier
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Maarten Smit, Jeroen Krabbé, Andrew Kelley, Freark Smink, Elsje de Wijn

1h 32m Netherlands

Drama

Plot

Amid the turmoil of WWII, Netherlands becomes a refuge for teenager Jeroen Boman (Maarten Smit), who is relocated from war-torn Amsterdam to the countryside. There, he forms a deep bond with Canadian soldier Walt Cook, stationed nearby. Their friendship blossoms into a tender romance, exploring Jeroen's emerging sexual curiosity through a subtly portrayed encounter. The film navigates this complex relationship with sensitivity, focusing on the emotional resonance rather than explicit content. Ultimately, it captures a poignant moment in a young boy’s life against the backdrop of war, highlighting the profound connections forged in adversity.

Cast

Maarten Smit Jeroen Krabbé Andrew Kelley Freark Smink Elsje de Wijn Derk-Jan Kroon Wiendelt Hooijer Iris Misset Gineke de Jager Tatum Dagelet Marie-José Kouwenhoven Valerie Valentine William Sutton Andrew Butling Andrew Cassani