The Confirmation
It's the big day of Mathias' confirmation, where he will confirm being a Christian and enter adulthood. Mathias is transgender and just wants to be a normal teenage boy. His mother does everything to protect him, but who is this day really about?
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Plot Summary
A Danish carpenter, Anton, travels to Bangkok to be reunited with his estranged wife, but finds she has left him for a wealthy businessman. Unexpectedly, Anton becomes entangled in a dangerous business deal involving the businessman's daughter, resulting in a series of events that force him to confront his past and fight for his future.
Critical Reception
The Confirmation received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise often directed at its performances and atmospheric tension, though some found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.
- Noted for exploring themes of redemption and consequence.
- Some critics found the narrative twists to be less impactful than intended.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the emotional depth of the main character's journey, though a segment of viewers found the plot to be somewhat convoluted.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a Danish-language production before elements were adapted for an international setting.
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