Love, Dad
Love, Dad

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Love, Dad

2022
Movie
12 min
Czech

A short film about ties and gaps between a child and a parent. The author rediscovers letters her dad used to write her from prison. That love seems to be gone now. She decides to write back in hope to find the connection again. She puts in writing what could not be said: blaming him for family´s break-up but also trying to understand.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Måns MårtenssonGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A teenage girl struggles to cope with the recent death of her mother. Her father, overwhelmed by grief, withdraws from her and their life. As the daughter navigates her pain and her father's emotional absence, she finds solace and strength in unexpected places, eventually leading to a fragile reconciliation and a path toward healing.

Critical Reception

Love, Dad received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its emotional depth and performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and a few noted that the themes of grief and loss, while handled with sensitivity, could be quite heavy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant portrayal of grief and family dynamics.

  • The performances of the lead actors were frequently highlighted as a strength.

  • Some reviews noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but where available, viewers appreciated the film's emotional honesty and its exploration of how families cope with loss. Some found it relatable, while others felt it was too somber.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across Sweden, aiming to capture the somber mood and the beauty of the Scandinavian landscape during the story's progression.

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