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Synopsis
A pregnant woman is on the run, terrified of something. During her getaway, she stops her car to give birth to an unwanted child. Years after this incident, Laura is now a teacher and single mother living alone with her son David. One night, an ominous noise rocks the little boy's room, and the next day the child contracts an unknown illness. Could it be related to Laura's past?
Director
Ivan Kavanagh
After debuting in horror movies with Tin Can Man (2007), he revealed himself internationally with The Canal (2014), an award-winner at Fantasporto. Son is his third foray into genre.
Technical information
Ireland, USA, United Kingdom. 2021
98 min
DirectorIvan Kavanagh
WriterIvan Kavanagh
CinematographyPiers McGrail
EditorRobin Hill
WithAndi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David Blumm
Edition: 2021
Section: Official Fantàstic Competition
Original language:
English
