Plot: Milano is a 12-year-old boy raised by his father. His dad has to work hard to be able to pay the bills and he doesn't have much of a support network himself. His mother left him soon after birth, the only female attention he gets is from a well-off woman who lives down the street. But Milano yearns for his biological mother.
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November 11, 2024
A gripping drama about the conflicted bond between a young deaf boy and his father. While the father raises his son to the best of his abilities, his checkered past and lingering trauma don't necessarily make him an ideal parent. This ambiguity runs underneath the entire film and creates a strong emotional response.
The cinematography is fitting, the score is quite present and the performances are strong. It's also nice that they found an actual deaf actor to take on the role of Milano. For someone growing up in a small village in Flanders, it's all very recognizable, even when the film adheres quite closely to popular arthouse mechanics. Pleasantly surprised.