Fathers & Sons
Synopsis
Fathers & Sons is a comedic exploration of a group of men and their relationships with their fathers. A middle-aged Jewish man meets his father for the first time at the funeral of his mother. A south-Asian accountant introduces his white fiance to his father - a gay, Bollywood choreographer. A recently bankrupted Wall-Street broker has come home to borrow money from his music teacher father, and four brothers gather at the paternal home to pay their last respects and to collect their inheritance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edmonton International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Bessai
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Bessai
- Original Score
- Schaun Tozer
- Original Title
- Fathers & Sons
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Raven West Films, Resonance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Bessai
Carl Bessai
Schaun Tozer
Carl Bessai
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Bessai
Writer
Carl Bessai
Director
Carl Bessai
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fathers & Sons
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What is Fathers & Sons about?
Fathers & Sons is a comedic exploration of a group of men and their relationships with their fathers. A middle-aged Jewish man meets his father for the first time at the funeral of his mother. A south-Asian accountant introduces his white fiance to his father - a gay, Bollywood choreographer. A recently bankrupted Wall-Street broker has come home to borrow money from his music teacher father, and four brothers gather at the paternal home to pay their last respects and to collect their inheritance.
Who directed Fathers & Sons?
Fathers & Sons was directed by Carl Bessai.
Who stars in Fathers & Sons?
The principal cast of Fathers & Sons includes Stephen Lobo, Manoj Sood, Tyler Labine, Vincent Gale, Hrothgar Mathews.
When was Fathers & Sons released and how long is it?
Fathers & Sons was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Fathers & Sons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fathers & Sons was composed by Schaun Tozer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fathers & Sons?
Fathers & Sons holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).