Father and Son (2003 film)

Father and Son Russian , translit.Otets i syn is a 2003 Russian drama film directed by Alexander Sokurov. It was entered into the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.

The film begins by showing The Father comforting his son Aleksei, who just has a nightmare. Following in his fathers path, Aleksei attends military school. He likes sports, tends to be irresponsible and has problems with his girlfriend, who is jealous of Alekseis close relationship with his father. Eventually she breaks up with him. During the weekend, Fyodor comes visiting the Father, who served with his own father in the army, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the latter. Fyodor revealed to Aleksei that he also visited the previous night, but The Father did not tell Aleksei about it. Aleksei showed Fyodor around the city and went for a tram ride, and Fyodor decides to go to the train station alone and parts with Aleksei. Afterward, Aleksei goes visiting his exgirlfriend at her place, telling her that he had a dream about them having a baby together. The film ends with The Father being alone on the rooftop covered with snow.

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