Like Father, Like Son
Drama • G • 2013 • 2 hr
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Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky, Jun Fubuki
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What do you do when you realize that the child you love and saw grow up is not yours? Your real child calls another man his father
It shows beautifully the complexity and fragility of parent-child relationship and all the cultural expectations that come with it
Koreeda has a special talent for portraying all kinds of family dynamics in a heartfelt way. A truly beautiful film.
It's not as strong as some of Kore-eda's other works but still a solid family drama that raises interesting questions
Controversial maybe, but I thought this was the equal of Kore-eda's signature film, "Shoplifters". Very moving and brilliantly performed.
A great dilemma that feels fully explored. There is no right answer, there are pros and cons to both parents. Expertly made.
great exploration of what it means to be a family
Very emotional story with an interesting development of the fathers and the comparaison between the families. To watch again and again...
Cried over a custody dispute I wasn't involved in. Somehow every parent in Japan personally ruined my evening.
Not like other works of the same director, but still quite touching
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