Saturday, June 24, 5:45 pm, Castro • not streaming
West Coast première
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| Our Son |
Gabriel (Billy Porter, pictured left) and Nicky (Luke Evans, right) got married and decided to start a family, having a son, Owen, who is now in elementary school. Both parents are devoted to their son, but their devotion to one another is beginning to fray at the edges, to the point that they are getting a divorce.
First of all, to set your expectations, this film is definitely a drama much more than a comedy. We see the pain of the breakup of the relationship through the eyes of both partners, and the effect it is having on their son. Gabriel has been a stay-at-home father, and now has to face the prospect of re-entering the job market with a large gap in his résumé. Nicky has largely focused on work, but isn’t ready to hand over custody of Owen without a fight. Their friends are wary of getting caught in the crossfire, even as they do their best to be supportive.
It’s an absorbing, emotional tale, told with grace and compassion. It’s also an angle on gay relationships that is rising in prominence as more same-sex couples get married and have children — and sometimes get divorced. This real, deeply human drama is well worth your time. Definitely a MUST SEE. Our Son is still early in its run through the festival circuit, having premiered just two weeks ago at Tribeca, but I would be very surprised if it doesn’t wind up streaming somewhere, and quite possibly at least a limited theatrical run. Keep an eye out for it.
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