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Daddy's Son
The Odyssey of director Radomir Belacevic who leaves his native village on his faithful horse named Knight and sets out to the capital trying to put his drama on the National Theatre's program, allegedly backed by foreign investors, too. Seduced by flashy lights of the city and beauty of metropolitan women, his Don Quixotean mission takes a different route and he becomes a modern Ulysses who forgets his roots and assimilates with the urban jungle.
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Plot Summary
A divorced father discovers his adult son, whom he hasn't seen in years, is leading a double life as a rodeo clown. He struggles to reconnect with his son and understand his unconventional career path, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations as they navigate their strained relationship.
Critical Reception
Daddy's Son received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its predictable plot and uneven tone. While some appreciated the performances, particularly from Scott Glenn, the film was generally seen as a formulaic family drama that failed to offer fresh insights.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a poignant story about father-son reconciliation but often falls into cliché.
Performances are a saving grace for some, though the material is considered thin.
The plot is highly predictable and lacks originality.
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Fun Fact
James Franco's role in 'Daddy's Son' was one of his earliest film appearances before his later breakout success.
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