Bastard (Bastarden, 2023) is a movie that depicts the challenges of survival and people on the fringes of society. Set in a remote island community, the story follows the experiences of a young man. This protagonist is born into a complex family background where his father is a powerful man on the island and he himself is considered an illegitimate child and thus suffers social ostracism and contempt.

The film shows how he finds his place in this marginalized environment and how he confronts the complexity of his relationship with his father. Through a series of challenges and conflicts, he begins to explore his self-identity and sense of belonging, attempting to transcend the label of his “bastard” identity and find personal dignity and strength. The movie is not only a story of personal growth, but also a profound reflection on social prejudice and the complexity of human nature.