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The summer of 1947. Although it is already the second year of peace following the devastating Second World War, its deep wounds are still everywhere. Thirteen-year-old Ewout, is also recovering from the conflict. He is just a boy, but he wants to be a man of distinction. He joins the scouts to prove himself. Unfortunately, things do not go to plan, and the others turn against him.
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The summer of 1947. Although it is already the second year of peace following the devastating Second World War, its deep wounds are still everywhere. Thirteen-year-old Ewout, is also recovering from the conflict. He is just a boy, but he wants to be a man of distinction. He joins the scouts to prove himself. Unfortunately, things do not go to plan, and the others turn against him.
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Genre:War, Drama, History
Written By:Patrice Toye, Peter Seynaeve
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Menuetto, 2Pilots Filmproduction, Stenola Productions
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