Summaries

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. Can he become a true Indian in the Netherlands?

Dutch eight-year-old boy Koos discovers he was adopted after birth in Peru. While searching for his roots, Koos meets Peruvian Indians at the cinema. The enterprising rascal now devotes himself to becoming a quintessential Indian, more proudly even than his ancestors.—KGF Vissers

Of dark complexion and straight black hair, an adopted eight-year-old Peruvian boy, Koos, only wants to look like his typically Dutch, tall, and imposing young father. But, how is that even possible? After a failed attempt to become blond, a walk at the nearby supermarket where a band of Peruvian-Indian street musicians usually perform will inspire little Koos to find his roots. Can he become a true Indian in the Netherlands?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • supermarket
  • dark
  • netherlands
  • pale complexion
  • inspire
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Family
Release date Aug 8, 2009
Countries of origin Netherlands
Official sites Official site
Language Dutch
Production companies Lemming Film Bos Bros. Film & TV Productions Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO)

Box office

Gross worldwide $351164

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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