Like Father, Like Son

2013 · 120 min · JA · G · 7.7 (801 votes)

Dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda · Starring Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yoko Maki, Lily Franky, Jun Fubuki, Jun Kunimura · Music Junichi Matsumoto

“At what point does a father truly become a father?”

Drama

Ryota Nonomiya is a successful businessman driven by money. He learns that his biological son was switched with another child after birth. He must make a life-changing decision and choose his true son or the boy he raised as his own.

VIBE

This film offers a deeply moving and reflective journey into the complexities of familial love and what truly defines a parent. It's a tender, poignant exploration of identity and connection, unfolding with a gentle, humanist touch that lingers long after the credits roll, perfect for quiet contemplation.

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