Synopsis
“The Day My Father Became a Bush”, directed by Nicole van Kilsdonk is the adaptation of Joke van Leeuwen’s novel. It is the story of a 10-year-old Toda who, after her father is drafted into the army, embarks on a challenging journey to find her mother. On her way, she meets unusual characters who shape her journey through a war-torn world and present different aspects of the adults and their roles in the society and conflicts.
details
Original title: Toen mijn vader een struik werd
Also known as: Dan kada je moj otac postao grm; The Day My Father Became a Bush
Year: 2016
Country of production: Croatia, Belgium, the Netherlands
Production: Lemming Film, Minds Meet, Nukleus Film, A Private View
Genre: drama, action, family, adventure
Directed by: Nicole van Kilsdonk
Starring: Celeste Holsheimer, Matsen Montsma, Anneke Blok, Noortje Herlaar
Filming locations in Istria: Labin, Pazin, Raša, Savudrija
Other locations: Zagreb, Varaždin
