My Son 2006 Drama Romance Movie My Son (2006), also known as "Mon fils à moi," is a French drama film directed by Martial Fougeron.
The movie revolves around Julien, a 12-year-old boy, and his overprotective mother, played by Nathalie Baye. As Julien grows into a teenager and develops a relationship with a girl his age, his mother's behavior becomes increasingly controlling and abusive. The story explores the complex dynamics of their relationship and the consequences of her actions.
Cast: Nathalie Baye, as Mother (La mère) Olivier Gourmet, as Father (Le père) Victor Sévaux, as Julien (Son) Marie Kremer, as Suzanne (Sister / La sœur) Valentine Stach, as Alice (Julien's Girlfriend / La copine de Julien)
Release Date: March 7, 2006 (France) Runtime: 79 minutes (1 hour 19 minutes) Genre: Drama Language: French
Overprotective Parenting: The film highlights the dangers of excessive parental control and its impact on a child's development. Abuse and Manipulation: The mother's behavior is portrayed as emotionally and psychologically damaging to Julien. Family Dynamics: The movie explores the complex relationships within the family, including the father's passive role and the sister's attempts to intervene.