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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Mathisse De Sutter
Ewout
Thibaud Dooms
Rini
Also in
Skunk
Juliet
Felix Heremans
Jan
Also in
Holly
Putain
Luka Michielsens
Hugo
Tibo Vandenborre
Augustijn
Known for
Thieves of the Wood
The Twelve
Greet Verstraete
Elza
Known for
The Twelve
Hotel Beau Séjour
Jarne Heylen
Vic
Also in
Sylvia's Cats
Summer Brother
Xander Creemers
Theo
No other roles listed
Pepijn Vandelanotte
Lode
Also in
2DEZIT
Assisen
Milton Riche
Koen
Known for
MadS
Other
Eran de Vlam
Louis
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O
Otta Peeters
Mia
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Patrice Toye Director · Peter Seynaeve Writer Richard Van Oosterhout Cinematographer
First release November 19, 2026 · Produced in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands · Production 2Pilots Filmproduction, Stenola Productions
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Menuetto
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2Pilots Filmproduction
Production
Stenola Productions
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Belgium · Germany · Netherlands
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Languages
Original title
De Opdracht
Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Dutch
Release dates
Estonia · November 19, 2026
Premiere · Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
January 15, 2027 · Premiere · Film Festival Oostende
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