Ferit Kamacı dreams of becoming a professional boxer, but fate has other plans. His malicious cousin Babür lures him into a shady, illegal boxing match during his temporary return to Turkey from Germany. Ferit, unaware of the trap, gives his all in the ring. However, the night takes a tragic turn when the nightclub is attacked, and Ferit narrowly escapes death. Just hours later, he learns that his beloved older brother has been murdered.
Realizing a connection between the two events, Ferit vows revenge. Consumed by his grief and anger, he is drawn into the dark vortex of the criminal underworld. Driven by his newfound ruthlessness and leadership abilities, Ferit rises swiftly in this world, leaving behind his innocence and dreams of the boxing ring.
Haunted by the question, “What would my life have been like if I had been allowed to follow my passion for boxing?” Ferit loses his sense of self. His transformation from a pure soul to a darkened figure mirrors a world where all colors taint at the same speed, yet white is the first to darken.
The Bastards is a gripping tale of moral decay and the cost of survival in a world that tests every boundary.