Janek/Bastard

Krzysztof, an introverted 10 year old, faces his father's decision to hide a Jewish boy from a nearby village in the family's house. As the new boy prompts the father's attention, Krzysztof develops a flammable jealousy towards the other boy which reaches a dangerous peak and leads him to an irreversible act.

Cast

Jesse Willhite

as Krzysztof

Avery Walker

as Janek

Angelique Wiesner

as Helenka

Norbi Novak

as Officer Gröning

Maritza Brikisak

as Agata

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