Father and Sons (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2014, Father and Sons is a documentary film directed by Wang Bing, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2010, while he was filming "Three Sisters" in the mountain of Yunnan province, Wang Bing met two teenagers, Yonggao and Yongjin, whose father, a stonemason, had gone to the city in the hope of finding work. Wang Bing met up with them again in 2014, when they had been reunited with their father after four years in Fumin. For about a month, Wang Bing filmed their daily lives in the single squalid room that was their home. The fixed camera recorded the micro-events that punctuated their days : their father leaving for work, the youngsters themselves waking up, breakfast time, in front of the television, etc.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Father and Sons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father and Sons page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father and Sons (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father and Sons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father and Sons worth watching?
- Father and Sons holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Father and Sons released?
- Father and Sons was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.