You Will Be My Son (2011)

In the lush vineyards of Saint Emilion, a tale of familial discord and unfulfilled ambitions unfolds. Paul Marseul, a passionate yet demanding winemaker, presides over his prestigious family estate with an iron fist. His son, Martin, works alongside him, perpetually under the shadow of his father's towering expectations. Despite being the rightful heir, Martin struggles to earn his father's respect, let alone his faith in the prospect of inheritance. Paul, a domineering patriarch, dreams not of a dutiful son but of a charismatic successor who mirrors his own ambitions and talent. He yearns for a progeny who can match his zeal for winemaking and carry forward his legacy with the same fiery passion he possesses. But to Paul's disdain, he sees none of these qualities in Martin. The vineyard's serenity is disrupted when Francois, Paul's trusted estate manager, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. This tragedy brings Francois' son, Philippe, back from California. Unlike Martin, Philippe is steeped in the wine business, his hands as familiar with the vines as they are with success. In Philippe, Paul sees the son he's always dreamed of. He's instantly drawn to Philippe's charisma and talent, seeing in him the potential successor he's always desired. As Paul's affection for Philippe blooms, his relationship with Martin withers, igniting a familial conflict as intoxicating as the wine they produce. "You Will Be My Son" is a rich narrative that explores the complex relationship between a father and son, set against the backdrop of a vineyard where ambitions ferment like fine wine, and dreams are as elusive as the morning mist.

You Will Be My Son is a drama movie featuring Lorànt Deutsch and directed by Gilles Legrand.

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