Father to Son (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Father to Son is a drama film directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. On his 60th birthday, Van is told that he is seriously ill. But instead of going to Taipei for treatment, his illness leads him to Japan. Together with his son, he goes in search of the father who abandoned him 50 years ago. At the same time, a young man with a mysterious connection to Van's past is travelling from Hong Kong to Taiwan.
Who’s in it. Father to Son stars Michael Huang as 范保德, Kaiser Chuang as 年輕范保德, Aria Wang as 郭毓琴 and Chen-Ling Wen as 年輕郭毓琴, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Father to Son has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father to Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father to Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father to Son (2018)?
- In US, Father to Son is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father to Son worth watching?
- Father to Son holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father to Son?
- Father to Son stars Michael Huang, Kaiser Chuang, Aria Wang, Chen-Ling Wen and Fu Mengbo.
- When was Father to Son released?
- Father to Son was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.