Banana Boat

A gentle, slightly goofy river journey where awkward grown-up lessons and mild mishaps drift by at an easy, amiable pace.

Directed by

Kristaps Brīze

Genres

Family, Drama, Adventure

Starring

Toms Auniņš, Kaspars Dumburs, Nestors Carjovs Krūmiņš

Overview

Ralf, 35, is saving his relationship by taking his girlfriend’s son on a boat trip with an aim to establish himself as a father figure. Not a wildlife expert himself, he also takes on board his office buddy, and it soon becomes clear that this unpredictable, flamboyant womaniser is a world away from being an example to look up to. As Ralf tries to protect the boy from his friend's unsophisticated look on gender and sexuality, soon they are confronted with the realities of the sharp winding river and the roughness of Latvian nature.

How it feels

Warm, light, absurd and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, coming-of-age, identity

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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