For a Son (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2016, For a Son is a notable film directed by Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunita, a middle-aged Sri Lankan woman, lives with her teenage son on the outskirts of a northern Italian city where she works as a caregiver. The relationship between mother and son is fraught with tension and silence. Having grown up in Italy, the boy is a cultural hybrid his mother struggles to understand, as she fights to live in a country to which she does not want to belong.
Who’s in it. For a Son stars Julian Wijesekara, Nella Pozzerle, Louis Shirantha Fernando and Isabella Dilavello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, For a Son sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For a Son page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For a Son (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For a Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For a Son worth watching?
- For a Son holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in For a Son?
- For a Son stars Julian Wijesekara, Nella Pozzerle, Louis Shirantha Fernando, Isabella Dilavello and Vishan Maduka Fernando.
- When was For a Son released?
- For a Son was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.