Don't Call Me Son movie poster

Don't Call Me Son

July 20, 2016 1h 22m 6.3/10 (74 votes)

Originally released in 2016. Don't Call Me Son is a drama film. directed by Anna Muylaert. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Naomi Nero, Dani Nefussi, and Matheus Nachtergaele

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 20, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (74 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Dezenove Som e Imagem
  • África Filmes
  • Loco Films
  • Spcine
  • Canal Brasil

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don't Call Me Son 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,...

Who directed Don't Call Me Son?

Don't Call Me Son was directed by Anna Muylaert.

How long is Don't Call Me Son?

Don't Call Me Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Don't Call Me Son released?

Don't Call Me Son was released on July 20, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Don't Call Me Son?

The main cast of Don't Call Me Son includes Naomi Nero, Dani Nefussi, Matheus Nachtergaele, Daniel Botelho, Lais Dias.