The Potato Eaters

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Set in post-war Amsterdam, the story explores the struggles of Ruth, a Holocaust survivor grappling with her traumatic past. As she forges a bond with a mentally ill tugboat youth, they navigate their shared fears and work towards rebuilding their lives amidst a city healing from its wartime guilt. Their journey towards happiness takes a dark turn when Ruth's loyalty to her friends leads her into a web of Dutch collaborators escaping justice, highlighting the complexities of survival and moral choices in a recovering society.