For a Lost Soldier

For a Lost Soldier

Voor een verloren soldaat

In 1944, 12-year-old Jeroen is sent to Friesland to escape wartime shortages. Placed in the loving care of a fisherman's family, who nurture the withdrawn and isolated boy, he remains a spectator in... More
1h32m Netherlands 1992
18+
Subtitles
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Tags
Gay Age-Difference Sexual-Awakening Europe Movies

Synopsis

In 1944, 12-year-old Jeroen is sent to Friesland to escape wartime shortages. Placed in the loving care of a fisherman's family, who nurture the withdrawn and isolated boy, he remains a spectator in the games which mark the beginning of sexuality – that is until the Allies arrive, bewitching the villagers with their uniforms, their weapons and their small talk. Walt, who teaches Jeroen the joys of the Jitterbug and the Jive, particularly captivates Jeroen. From this, a powerful relationship is formed.

"It handles some extremely risky subject matter with grace and charm."-Marc Savlov, The Austen Chronicle

★IMDb 7.5 high score and Rotten Tomatoes 84% high audience rating!
★Brand new remastered version of the classic gay film based on a biographical novel

Details

Country
Netherlands
Language
DutchGermanEnglishEastern Frisian
Director
Roeland Kerbosch
Cast
Maarten SmitAndrew KelleyJeroen Krabbé
Awards & Selections
Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 1993 - Best Feature Film, Toronto Film Festival 1992, Johannesburg Pride South Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 2004
Review
Hauntingly beautiful

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