Where Were You, My Son? (2008)
Set in a large apartment in Hungary during the death throes of communism, obedient Andor lives with his eccentric mother, Rebeka, a once-celebrated stage actress-turned-recluse. After years of coexisting in a love-hate relationship marked by routine and possible incest, Andor brings home Eszter, a beautiful girl his own age. Her advances awaken Andor's repressed desires, the depths of which prove shocking. Opera director Robert Alfoldi renders this bizarre story in a melodramatic style, and veteran Hungarian stage star Dorottya Udvaros rises to the occasion. If you can imagine the intersecting area on a Venn diagram that includes Taxidermia and Sunset Blvd., that's where Where Were You, My Son? was born. The original title, Nyugalom, which translates to Tranquility, is ironic to say the least. ...over the-top...memorable...thunderous...sex and violins (Variety).
Cast
- Dorottya Udvaros - Weér Rebeka
- Zalán Makranczi - Weér Andor
- Dorka Gryllus - Fehér Eszter
- Judit Hernádi - Jordán Éva
- Annamária Láng - Judit
- Ági Margitai - Martinkovicsné
- Mari Nagy - Kurva
- Kati Lázár - Jolika
- Ákos Kőszegi - Fenyõ elvtárs
- László Gálffi - Mentõorvos
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where Were You, My Son? about?
- Set in a large apartment in Hungary during the death throes of communism, obedient Andor lives with his eccentric mother, Rebeka, a once-celebrated stage actress-turned-recluse. After years of coexisting in a love-hate relationship marked by routine and possible incest, Andor brings home Eszter, a beautiful girl his own age. Her advances awaken Andor's repressed desires, the depths of which prove shocking. Opera director Robert Alfoldi renders this bizarre story in a melodramatic style, and veteran Hungarian stage star Dorottya Udvaros rises to the occasion. If you can imagine the intersecting area on a Venn diagram that includes Taxidermia and Sunset Blvd., that's where Where Were You, My Son? was born. The original title, Nyugalom, which translates to Tranquility, is ironic to say the least. ...over the-top...memorable...thunderous...sex and violins (Variety).
- Who directed Where Were You, My Son??
- Where Were You, My Son? was directed by Róbert Alföldi.
- Who stars in Where Were You, My Son??
- Where Were You, My Son? stars Dorottya Udvaros, Zalán Makranczi, Dorka Gryllus, Judit Hernádi, Annamária Láng, Ági Margitai.
- How long is Where Were You, My Son??
- Where Were You, My Son? has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Where Were You, My Son??
- Where Were You, My Son? is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Where Were You, My Son? produced?
- Where Were You, My Son? was produced in Hungary.