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The Return of the Son

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How it feels

A man returns to his family in Morocco after a long absence. The film shows how this return affects his relationships and the lives of those around him.

emotionalreflectivefamily-centeredseriousintrospectivegroundedsomber

What happens

The Return of the Son (French: Le Retour du fils) is a Moroccan film directed by Ahmed Boulane and released in 2011. It is Boulane's third feature film and was screened at multiple national film festivals. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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