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THE ONLY SONS

2003
Movie
100 min
Mandarin

The film is about the north of Guangdong a village farmer water life tragic story, in order to live, in order to be able to let his sister read, in order to be able to raise money to keep the death penalty brother. Sell blood, sell son, even sell his wife, finally sister did not continue to read and ran to Shenzhen to work, made the death penalty brother finally also can not keep life, A water finally because of selling blood got ghost guy died, and her wife Autumn Moon also died in the charcoal under the waterfall pool

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Robb EliasGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of estranged brothers reunite after their father's death, only to find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mystery surrounding his demise. As they delve deeper, old resentments and secrets surface, testing their already fragile bonds. They must confront their past and work together to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Only Sons received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. While some acknowledged the potential for a gripping thriller, the execution ultimately fell short for most reviewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a complex family drama with thriller elements but struggles with pacing and clarity.

  • Performances are inconsistent, with some actors failing to elevate the material.

  • The plot resolution was found to be unsatisfying by many critics.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Shreveport, Louisiana, a location that has become a popular filming site for independent and low-budget productions.

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