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The East

A Dutch soldier is sent to Indonesia to quell independence movements after World War II, but he begins to question his orders when he joins a commander's elite squad and witnesses the brutal tactics used to maintain control.

In the midst of the Indonesian War of Independence, a young Dutch soldier is thrust into an elite unit led by the enigmatic "The Turk". As the conflict escalates and the captain's tactics become increasingly ruthless, the recruit's initial convictions are shaken, leading to a profound crisis of faith.

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Studio(s): New Amsterdam Film Company, SALTO

Originally Released: United States, Aug 13, 2021

Production Country: Netherlands

Genres:Drama, Thriller, War