The Bastards' Fig Tree
2017
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Synopsis
A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. To mollify the boy's anger, he takes a drastic step: he keeps constant watch over the fig tree the boy has planted at his father's gravesite. As the years pass, the man's lonely vigil makes him a tourist attraction, much to the chagrin of his former colleagues.
The Bastards' Fig Tree (2017) is a 1h 43min drama feature film by Ana Murugarren. A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. Selected for Fantastic Fest (2018).
Facts
Setting
Getxo
Filming location
Getxo
Original language
Spanish
Stills
Festival History
- Fantastic Fest 2018
