Father Is a Dog

A raw, punishing slide into grief and abuse, filmed with grimy intimacy that leaves you unsettled long after.

Directed by

Lee Sang-woo

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kwon Beom-taek, Lee Tae-rim, Lee Si-ho

Overview

A mentally-handicapped young man, a sex-obsessed tortured artist, and their responsible but somewhat prideful brother are all grief-stricken in the wake of their mother's death. The three brothers live with their father, a withdrawn and abusive parent who offers no consolation to his mournful sons. The dysfunctional family's dynamic is further complicated when the father strikes up an eccentric sexual affair with a Chinese man who is nearly the same age as his own sons.

How it feels

Bleak, dark, melancholic and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, family, trauma, isolation

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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