Papa

A sincere, slow-burning family drama that explores adoption and identity with emotional warmth and a touch of melancholy.

Directed by

Dan Israely

Genres

Drama

Starring

Robert Scott Wilson, David Proval, Paul Sorvino

Tagline

True growth starts with family

Overview

A young man, Ben Freidman (Scott Wilson) raised by wealthy adoptive Jewish parents in Beverly Hills, decides that he is ready to finally meet his biological parents. He faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his biological mother. His biological father, meanwhile, resides in a psychiatric care unit.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, identity, grief, parenthood

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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