On Behalf of My Son

On Behalf of My Son

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Release Date

11/5/2026

Runtime

148 mins

Genres

Overview

Vicentina struggles to cope with the death of her son Wesley after a tragic bus accident, in which he was the driver. As the investigation unfolds, evidence suggests that Wesley’s actions may have been suicidal. Vicentina then embarks on a journey to seek out the victims’ families and apologize, while confronting her own grief and uncertainty.

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Budget

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Revenue

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A mother confronts the possibility that her son's death was not an accident, then pursues a difficult path of apology and self-reckoning with the families left behind. The film moves slowly through Vicentina's emotional devastation and the uncertain weight of what she may never fully understand.

Mood

MournfulContemplativeBittersweetTense

Themes

GriefFamilyMortalityRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Suicide and self-harm

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