
Father's Affair
Directed by Maarten Treurniet
Produced by VARA, CoBo Fonds
A dark, introspective drama about a widower's psychological unraveling as a devastating discovery about infertility and infidelity forces him to question his entire past and identity.
Armin is in crisis. One fateful day he discovers he is infertile and has been throughout his life. From this he discovers his first wife, Monika, was unfaithful before she died. How else could she have the child that Armin always thought was his? His paranoia drives him to find the truth.
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Questions people ask
Is Father's Affair sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does Father's Affair end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Father's Affair violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Father's Affair easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Father's Affair scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Father's Affair
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Father's Affair
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Father's Affair, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Father's Affair, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Father's Affair, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































