Don't Call Me Son (2016)

In the throes of puberty, seventeen-year-old Pierre navigates the tumultuous seas of adolescence, finding solace in the strum of his guitar, the thrill of nocturnal parties, and the secret exploration of his feminine side. Raised under the indulgent eye of his mother, Aracy, Pierre's world orbits around music, mischief, and his younger sister, Jacqueline, all in the shadow of a father lost too soon. However, this seemingly normal trajectory of teenage rebellion spirals into chaos when a shocking truth surfaces — Pierre was not born into this family but was stolen from a hospital as a newborn. Now known by his birth name, Felipe, he is thrust into an unfamiliar world, grappling with the seismic shift in his identity and the complex ripple effects of his mother's deception. As he wrestles with the reality of his origins, Felipe must also learn to navigate the uncharted waters of his biological family. This intimate tale weaves a complex tapestry of adolescence, identity, and familial bonds, painting a poignant picture of a young man caught in the crossfire of his past and future. "Don't Call Me Son" is a vibrant exploration of the lengths we go to find ourselves, even when the truths we uncover are more convoluted than the lies we lived.

Don't Call Me Son is a drama movie featuring Naomi Nero and directed by Anna Muylaert.

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