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The Sons

197324mKohei Ando

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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.

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What is The Sons (1973) 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 stars in The Sons?

The Sons stars Masami Horiuchi, Shunsuke Yaita, Hatsuo Yamaya. The film was directed by Kohei Ando.

How long is The Sons?

The Sons has a runtime of 24 min and premiered in 1973.

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