Movie

Son (2016)

• January 1, 2016
• 19m

• Drama

Overview

Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, the screen adaptation of Siegfried Lenz’s short story released in 1949 shows a snapshot in time of Mr. Schwamm, an indulgent husband and caring father, who wants so save his depressed son. During the pivotal night of this mission, he has an odd encounter: Paired up by destiny, he confides his troubles to a bitter and insensitive stranger, who in the very last minute manages to turn the story into a touching parable for kindness and humanity.

Director

Konstantinos Sampanis

Writers

Konstantinos Sampanis, Siegfried Lenz

Starring

Maurizio Magno, Dirk Böhling, Heinz Hoenig