Kan-Kan, Sunday, November 12, 6:00pm
OUR SON
Nicky (Luke Evans) lives with his husband Gabriel (Billy Porter) and their eight-year-old son, Owen. When Gabriel files for divorce, a custody battle forces both of them to confront the changing reality of their love for each other and for their son.
It’s a tale as old as time: fall in love, get married, have a baby, live happily ever after? For Nicky and Gabriel, there’s an alternate ending to the 13 years they’ve spent together. Unhappy with not only his relationship but his place in the world, the only thing Gabriel is sure of is his devotion to the son he raised with Nicky. For Nicky, the news that Gabriel wants to get divorced comes as a shocking blow, forcing him to reevaluate other aspects of his life he thought he had a handle on.
Like a gay Kramer vs. Kramer or A Separation, this affecting film from director Bill Oliver traces Nicky and Gabriel’s individual paths in dealing with mutual friends, starting anew in their careers and romantic lives, and, above all, caring and supporting their son through all of it. Billy Porter and Luke Evans shine as two fathers navigating the difficult journey through a messy divorce that will leave them both transformed. Featuring supporting performances from Phylicia Rashad, Andrew Rannells, Robin Weigert, Kate Burton, Isaac Powell, David Pittu, and more.
Directed by Bill Oliver | USA | 2023 | 104 Minutes
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