Film Review – Like Father, Like Son

“Like Father, Like Son” is a sensitive Japanese drama that asks pointed questions about the true definition of family and the environmental effects of childhood. It explores a test of nature versus nurture, but in a gentle manner, acutely aware of the fragility of feeling that’s overtaken the characters. Writer/director Hirokazu Koreeda (“I Wish”) mounts an emotionally restrained but expressive portrait of parental reflection and choice with “Like Father, Like Son,” employing a refined cinematic language to articulate the struggle within, doing away with expected hysterics to connect with the viewer in a more instinctual manner. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com