Bastard
Originally released in 2011. Bastard is a drama/thriller film. directed by Carsten Unger. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Martina Gedeck, Markus Krojer, and Antonia Lingemann
Synopsis
The nine-year-old Nikolas has been missing for days. The criminal psychologist Claudia Meinert notices contradictions in her conversation with the parents of the missing child. In particular Nikolas' mother appears to be hiding something. When a video of the missing Nikolas surfaces, showing him tied up in a cellar, the trail leads to his school. The 13-year-old Leon and Mathilda strike the psychologist as conspicuous and provocative. Shortly afterwards, Meinert encounters the children with Nikolas' parents at the local swimming pool and her suspicions are confirmed: the parents are entangled in an insidious father-mother-child game with the possible suspects Leon and Mathilda. Now it is up to the psychologist to resolve the dark mystery of Nikolas' disappearance and save the child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- SWR
- W-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastard about?
The nine-year-old Nikolas has been missing for days. The criminal psychologist Claudia Meinert notices contradictions in her conversation with the parents of the missing child. In particular Nikola...
Who directed Bastard?
Bastard was directed by Carsten Unger.
How long is Bastard?
Bastard has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Bastard released?
Bastard was released on October 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bastard?
The main cast of Bastard includes Martina Gedeck, Markus Krojer, Antonia Lingemann, Finn Kirchner, Sibylle Canonica.