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Abel van Gijlswijk

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During the post-WW2 Indonesian War of Independence, a young Dutch soldier joins an elite unit led by a mysterious captain known only as "The Turk." When the fighting intensifies, the young soldier finds himself questioning, and ultimately challenging, his commander's brutal strategy to stop the resistance.
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The East (2020)
Abel van Gijlswijk is known for The East (2020), Trip-Tych (2024) and Joardy Sitcom (2019).
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    • Known for

    Martijn Lakemeier and Marwan Kenzari in The East (2020)
    The East
    6.8
    • Sjaak 'Charlie' Rondhuis
    • 2020
    Trip-Tych (2024)
    Trip-Tych
    6.8
    • Dealer
    • 2024
    Joardy Sitcom (2019)
    Joardy Sitcom
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Abel
    Lit&Woke (2022)
    Lit&Woke
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Tony
    • 2022

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    Actor

    • Trip-Tych (2024)
      Trip-Tych
      6.8
      • Dealer
      • 2024
    • Lit&Woke (2022)
      Lit&Woke
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Tony
      • 2022
    • Hang Youth - Je Haat Geen Maandag
      Music Video
      • Abel
      • 2021
    • Martijn Lakemeier and Marwan Kenzari in The East (2020)
      The East
      6.8
      • Sjaak 'Charlie' Rondhuis
      • 2020
    • Joardy Sitcom (2019)
      Joardy Sitcom
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Abel
      • 2020

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