Falling (2020)
Release Year: 2020
Nation: Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Jeszcze jest czas, Падение
Director: Viggo Mortensen
Writer: Viggo Mortensen
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Daniel Bekerman, Viggo Mortensen, Chris Curling
Co_Producer: Anya Ryzhenkova, Natalie Novak Remplakowski, Peder Pedersen
Executive_Producer: Ethan Lazar, Peter Hampden, Norman Merry, Danielle Virtue, Peter Touche, Philip Waley, Stephen Dailey, Brian Hayes Currie
Companies: HanWay Films, Ingenious Media, Perceval Pictures, Scythia Films, Zephyr Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: abusive father, bigot, california, dementia, father son conflict, father son relationship, gay parent, gay relationship, homophobia, lgbt, retirement
Story
John Peterson, living in Southern California with his partner Eric and their adopted daughter, receives an unwelcome visit from his aging father Willis who is searching for a place to retire. The two men have very different worlds and personalities, leading to significant conflict. Willis' bigoted views clash with John's progressive lifestyle, exacerbated by Willis' advancing dementia. As Willis becomes increasingly difficult to handle, John struggles to balance his responsibilities as a son with the needs of his own family.
Summary
'Falling' is a drama directed by Viggo Mortensen in 2020, set against the backdrop of Southern California. The film explores complex familial dynamics through the lens of an estranged father-son relationship. John Peterson, played by Lance Henriksen, is a bigoted and abusive father who left his son John (Viggo Mortensen) to raise himself. When Willis moves in with them due to dementia, their worlds collide, forcing John to confront his past while navigating his present as a gay parent. The film delves into themes of homophobia, forgiveness, and the struggle between loving someone despite their flaws.
