Waves of War (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2023, Waves of War is a documentary film directed by Daan van Citters, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Daan van Citters and Joenoes Polnaija retrace the footsteps of their grandfathers in Indonesia. They both fought for the Netherlands against Indonesian independence: Daan’s grandfather went voluntarily from the Netherlands, Joenoes’s as a Moluccan soldier in the Dutch colonial army, KNIL. Their poignant journey forces them to ask themselves some difficult questions about guilt, shame and transgenerational transmission.
Who’s in it. Waves of War stars Daan van Citters as Self and Joenoes Polnaija as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Waves of War has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waves of War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waves of War tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waves of War (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waves of War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waves of War worth watching?
- Waves of War holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waves of War?
- Waves of War stars Daan van Citters and Joenoes Polnaija.
- When was Waves of War released?
- Waves of War was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.