Reeling Film Festival
Director: Piotr J. Lewandowski, Germany, 2016, 99 minutes, German with English subtitles
Balancing endless chores on the family farm while taking care of his terminally ill father Burghardt, the 23 year-old Jonathan is miserable. Then, soon after he begins an affair with his father’s caretaker Anka that shows promise, he discovers that his father is gay when his long-lost lover Ron shows up. Jonathan feels hurt and betrayed – especially when his father renews his love affair with Ron. Can Jonathan overcome his prejudices before it’s too late? Piotr J. Lewandowski’s debut feature is a visually sumptuous feast for the senses, anchored by the sensitive, complex performances of the cast and its many plot twists and turns.
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