Set in the Netherlands during and after World War II, the story follows Anton Steenwijk, whose life is forever altered when a Nazi collaborator is assassinated in front of his family's home, leading to a brutal retaliation that claims his family's lives. As Anton grows up, he grapples with the trauma and seeks to understand the complex web of events and motivations behind that fateful night. Through encounters with various individuals connected to the incident, Anton gradually uncovers the layers of truth, confronting themes of guilt, memory, and the moral ambiguities of war.
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