The Bastard (2018)

The Bastard (2018) poster

Ethiopian Daniel Hoek has no doubt in his mind that if his Dutch father had not abandoned him he would never have turned to crime. His Dutch father, Joop Hoek, has no doubt in his mind that if his Dutch-Indonesian father had not abandoned him he would have grown up to be a different person. In The Bastard two separate stories of an adult child and an elderly father are inextricably intertwined. Together they tell a harrowing tale about fate and DNA and about how the lack of a father influenced these lives.

Director: Floris-Jan van Luyn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Production: Een van de Jongens
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bastard about?
Ethiopian Daniel Hoek has no doubt in his mind that if his Dutch father had not abandoned him he would never have turned to crime. His Dutch father, Joop Hoek, has no doubt in his mind that if his Dutch-Indonesian father had not abandoned him he would have grown up to be a different person. In The Bastard two separate stories of an adult child and an elderly father are inextricably intertwined. Together they tell a harrowing tale about fate and DNA and about how the lack of a father influenced these lives.
Who directed The Bastard?
The Bastard was directed by Floris-Jan van Luyn.
How long is The Bastard?
The Bastard has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Bastard?
The Bastard is a Documentary film.
Where was The Bastard produced?
The Bastard was produced in Netherlands.