The Assault

Set in the Netherlands during the final stages of World War II, the story follows a twelve-year-old boy named Anton who witnesses the killing of a collaborator by resistance members. In a retaliatory strike, occupying forces execute his family and burn their home, leaving him as the sole survivor. As an adult, Anton leads a successful life and is happily married, yet he remains haunted by the trauma of that night. He eventually seeks out the individuals involved in the event to find peace and resolve the ghosts of his past.

The film was directed and produced by Fons Rademakers, with a screenplay written by Gerard Soeteman. The cast features Derek de Lint as the adult Anton Steenwijk and Marc van Uchelen as the younger version of the character, alongside Monique van de Ven, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr., Christian Golusda, and Harold Bendig. A total of 44 actors are credited in the production. This drama, which blends elements of history and thriller, was a joint production between the Cannon Group and Fons Rademakers Produktie from the Netherlands and Netherlands Antilles. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 46 votes.