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The Sons

Les Fils

Synopsis

A gay poem, clearly inspired by Cocteau, about the ambiguous relationship between a man and his two adopted sons. A meditation on sublimation, repetition, and death. The characters' images and movements are faint, but the mood is sensual.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kohei Ando
Original Title
Les Fils
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
24m

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Director

Kohei Ando

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Kohei Ando

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sons

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Sons about?

A gay poem, clearly inspired by Cocteau, about the ambiguous relationship between a man and his two adopted sons. A meditation on sublimation, repetition, and death. The characters' images and movements are faint, but the mood is sensual.

Who directed The Sons?

The Sons was directed by Kohei Ando.

Who stars in The Sons?

The principal cast of The Sons includes Masami Horiuchi, Shunsuke Yaita, Hatsuo Yamaya.

When was The Sons released and how long is it?

The Sons was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 24m.