The Assault

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Set against the backdrop of occupied Holland during the winter of 1945, the story follows twelve-year-old Anton, the sole survivor of a brutal retaliation after the assassination of a Dutch Nazi collaborator. As he grows up, Anton strives for a normal life, but the haunting memories of that night and encounters with others involved force him to confront his past. The narrative delves into themes of collaboration, resistance, and the deep moral complexities of war, offering a poignant exploration of how trauma shapes lives long after the events have passed.