Restoration of patriarchy

Benny 2022-12-19 10:34:52

Two rebellious children met their father whom they hadn't seen for twelve years. The father taught the two children bravery, responsibility and a series of characters that a man should have in his own strict way, but the rebuilt fatherly love made the two children Unable to adapt, after experiencing some conflicts between father and son, the two children finally realized the purpose of their father, and the father is gone.

The long shots, blue tone, and low background music make people very depressing. I don't understand the whole movie very well, but only understand the reconstruction of patriarchal love and patriarchy.

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The Return quotes

  • [first lines]

    [on-screen caption: Sunday]

    [boy falls in the water, then floats up]

    Zavodila: Jump as we agreed! Who climbs down the ladder is a cowardly wanker.

    [swims to the shore]

    Boy on Tower: Go on, Vityok. You're next.

  • [last lines]

    Ivan: Look...

    [shows a photo to Andrey]

    Andrey: Hide it.

    [Ivan puts the photo back]

    Ivan: Andrey, my feet are wet.

    Andrey: Take your shoes off.