Son of the Bride (El Hijo de la Novia)

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“A warm, touching tale of family and personal transformation that resonates with heart and humour.”

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Argentinean classic Son of the Bride stars Ricardo Darín as Rafael Belvedere, a man increasingly disconnected from his family, friends, and his parents’ Buenos Aires restaurant.

When childhood friend Juan Carlos reappears, Rafael reevaluates his drifting life. A sudden heart attack pushes him to sell the restaurant and seek simplicity, while his father strives to give his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother Norma the Catholic wedding she always dreamed of. Overwhelmed by personal strain and a breakup, Rafael navigates love, loyalty, and family obligations, ultimately reconciling with his past, opening a new chapter in life, and embracing joy, connection, and renewal.

Munich Film Festival 2002. Winner of Best Actor, Best Actress and Audience Award
New Zealand International Film Festival 2002

Rating

M

Duration

123 min

Country

Argentina, Spain

Cast

Ricardo Darín, Héctor Alterio, Norma Aleandro, Eduardo Blanco, Natalia Verbeke

Director

Juan José Campanella

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