Don't Touch My Mom!
Budimir and Zlatko are two partners advocates. Apart from being business partners they also share a family connection. Budimir was married to Zlatko's late sister and is now living with his daughter Mia and his mother-in-law Dika, Zlatko's mother. Due to exceptional circumstances Zlatko loses his house and moves in with his mother, brother-in-law and niece.
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Plot Summary
A teenage boy grapples with his overbearing mother's intense devotion and growing paranoia as his life becomes increasingly suffocated by her control. As his relationships and sense of self fracture, he must confront the disturbing reality of his family dynamic and find a way to break free.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unsettling atmosphere, strong performances, and bold directorial vision. However, some found its thematic explorations and narrative progression to be challenging or overly bleak.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense and disturbing portrayal of familial dysfunction.
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s performance as the tormented protagonist was widely lauded.
- The film's ambitious and unsettling tone divided some critics.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's powerful emotional impact and the unsettling nature of its subject matter. Many viewers found it to be a thought-provoking and masterfully acted drama, though some found its intensity difficult to watch.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Trey Edward Shults drew inspiration for the film from his own personal experiences and observations of complex family dynamics.
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