Dad is Drowsing
Dad is Drowsing

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Dad is Drowsing

2017
Movie
18 min
Latvian

A young boy's memoir of his childhood. If they are memories at all. The strained relationship with his father has never been resolved, and it has followed Mundis like a black ghost throughout his life. Will Mundis resolve his differences with his father and find love in this man's world?

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: Sergei RyabkovGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows a family dealing with the gradual decline of their patriarch. As he begins to lose his grip on reality, the family must confront their own issues and come to terms with the inevitable. The story explores themes of memory, love, and the challenges of aging.

Critical Reception

Dad is Drowsing received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some critics noted the film's slow pace, while others found its poignant portrayal of family dynamics and aging to be its strongest asset.

What Reviewers Say

  • A touching and often melancholic exploration of family and aging.

  • Features strong performances that anchor the film's emotional core.

  • Some viewers found the pacing to be too deliberate, detracting from the narrative momentum.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter, highlighting the emotional resonance and the believable portrayal of family relationships. Some reviews mentioned that while the film was moving, it could be emotionally taxing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, large house to create an intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere that reflects the family's internal struggles.

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