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Jean-Luc is an established gerontologist who can do no wrong; he runs a private clinic specialising in anti-ageing treatments. Honoured for his work in this field, he throws a garden party at his home. It is during this social event that his father suddenly reappears, back after a long exile. A physician, he had left decades earlier without any apparent reason to practice in Africa. He moves into his... See Full Description
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Drama |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 39 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 23rd, 2002 (LA-Lincoln Plaza, Landmark Sunshine); expands to other cities at later dates |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
New Yorker Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$145,396 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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BBC, Tom Dawson
"...scrutinizes the Oedipal father-son conflict with icy assurance..." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...plays like a thriller that is toying with us by delaying its explosion of violence." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Patrick Z. McGavin
"...cold, nervy and memorable." more...
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B |
Film Journal International, Erica Abeel
"...unflinching and deeply moving..." more...
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A- |
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