Nobody's Son

A slow, emotionally wrenching journey through grief and reluctant bonding, set against a foreign landscape that mirrors the characters' inner dislocation.

Directed by

Safy Nebbou

Genres

Drama

Starring

Romain Duris, Cristiana Capotondi, Vithaya Pansringarm

Overview

The script centres on Mathilda and Thomas, married for over 15 years. They’ve always dreamed of having children, but their efforts were only met with failures. After having adopted Mapring, a 4-year-old boy from Thailand, their life takes a tragic turn when Mathilda dies in an accident. Thomas then finds himself alone with a child he hadn’t really wanted. Devastated by this loss and incapable of forming a bond with Mapring, he decides to go look for the child’s biological family. Accompanied by Chaan, a local guide, Thomas starts on a trying journey through Thailand. Over time, father and son start to tame each other and create bonds… However, a crucial question remains: what will Thomas do when he finds Mapring’s biological family?

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, parenthood, family, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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