Character

In 1930s Rotterdam, a young lawyer named Jacob Willem Katadreuffe recounts his tumultuous relationship with A.B. Dreverhaven, a ruthless bailiff who is also Katadreuffe's father. As Katadreuffe navigates his path to becoming a successful lawyer, he faces numerous setbacks and rejections from his father, including Dreverhaven's refusal to acknowledge him as his son and his attempts to ruin Katadreuffe's financial stability. The story of their complex and often hostile relationship becomes a central part of the investigation into Dreverhaven's murder, leaving the audience to wonder about the true nature of their bond.