The Bastard

Ethiopian Daniel Hoek is convinced that his life of crime is a direct result of his Dutch father’s abandonment. Similarly, Joop Hoek, Daniel’s father, believes that his own life would have taken a different path if his Dutch-Indonesian father hadn’t left him. “The Bastard” weaves together the narratives of an adult son and his aging father, creating a compelling story about destiny, genetics, and the profound impact of fatherlessness on their lives.