

The Day My Father Became a Bush
2017, Dutch. Directed by Nicole van Kilsdonk.
Ten-year-old Toda lives in a bakery with her dad and knows everything there is to know about cakes and pastries. Then, one day, her life is turned upside down: her dad is called away unexpectedly to defend his country. In order to stay safe, Toda has to undertake an adventurous and challenging journey to the neighbouring country where her mother lives. On the way she encounters challenging situations, meets interesting people and finds a special new friend. But will she eventually find her mother?
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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- Released
- 22 March 2017
- Original title
- Toen mijn vader een struik werd
- Country
- Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia
- Written by
- Maureen Versprille
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The Day My Father Became a Bush runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Day My Father Became a Bush isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 March 2017. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day My Father Became a Bush?
If you liked The Day My Father Became a Bush, try Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Hilda and the Mountain King, Benji.
Who directed The Day My Father Became a Bush?
The Day My Father Became a Bush (2017) was directed by Nicole van Kilsdonk and stars Celeste Holsheimer, Matsen Montsma, Teun Kuilboer.