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Don't Call Me Son

NR20161h 22mAnna Muylaert
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 77

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Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes dramatically. In her new film, director Anna Muylaert explores the mother-child relationship through the eyes of a rebellious son whose whole world unravels overnight.

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What is Don't Call Me Son (2016) about?

Pierre is seventeen and in the middle of puberty. He plays in a band, has sex at parties and secretly tries on women’s clothing and lipstick in front of a mirror. Ever since his father’s death, his mother Aracy has looked after him and his younger sister Jacqueline, spoiling them both. But when he discovers that she stole him from a hospital when he was a new born baby, Pierre’s life changes…

Who stars in Don't Call Me Son?

Don't Call Me Son stars Naomi Nero (Pierre / Felipe), Dani Nefussi (Aracy / Glória), Matheus Nachtergaele (Matheus), Daniel Botelho (Joca), Lais Dias (Jaqueline / Cristina). The film was directed by Anna Muylaert.

How long is Don't Call Me Son?

Don't Call Me Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated NR.

Is Don't Call Me Son worth watching?

Don't Call Me Son holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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