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My Son, My Son

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United Kingdom
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How it feels

A father in early 20th century England struggles with his intense love for his son as the boy grows into a reckless young man. The story follows their relationship through happiness and tragedy.

poignantslow-burndomesticmelancholicemotionalintimateperiodcharacter-driven

What happens

My Son, My Son is a British television drama series which first aired on BBC 1 between 18 March and 6 May 1979. It is an adaptation of the 1938 novel of the same title by Howard Spring. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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