The Indian
De Indiaan
“What do you do when you don't look like your father?”
Synopsis
An adopted eight-year-old Peruvian boy wants to look like his typically Dutch father; however, an encounter with a band of Peruvian-Indian street musicians will inspire him to find his roots.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ineke Houtman
- Screenplay & Story
- Nynke Klompmaker
- Original Title
- De Indiaan
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lemming Film, BosBros, VPRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ineke Houtman
Nynke Klompmaker
Department Leadership Roster
Ineke Houtman
Director
Nynke Klompmaker
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Indian about?
An adopted eight-year-old Peruvian boy wants to look like his typically Dutch father; however, an encounter with a band of Peruvian-Indian street musicians will inspire him to find his roots.
Who directed The Indian?
The Indian was directed by Ineke Houtman.
Who stars in The Indian?
The principal cast of The Indian includes Matthias den Besten, Bastiaan Ragas, Angelique de Bruijne, Hans Dagelet, Claire Lapadu.
When was The Indian released and how long is it?
The Indian was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Indian?
The Indian holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).