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My Straight Son

My Straight Son

20127.71h 54m

Overview

The story of Diego, a young and successful photographer that lives in the glamorous world of fashion, shallowness and excess. A tragic accident turns his world around; his partner is now in a coma. Unexpectedly, and right at this terrible time, Diego must take care of his son, Armando. Now, both of them have to adapt to each other; Armando to the unknown, homosexual world of his father, and Diego to the closed attitude of his teenage son.

Directed by Miguel Ferrari
Written by Miguel Ferrari
Produced by Soledad Lopez
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Top Cast

Guillermo García

Guillermo García

Diego

Ignacio Montes

Ignacio Montes

Armando

Hilda Abrahamz

Hilda Abrahamz

Delirio del Río

Elba Escobar

Elba Escobar

Rocío

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Sócrates Serrano

Carolina Torres

Carolina Torres

Perla Marina

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Alexander Da Silva

Racso

Beatriz Valdés

Beatriz Valdés

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Cesar Cova

Daniela Alvarado

Daniela Alvarado

Patricia

Themes & Keywords

venezuelagay parentlgbthate crimefather son reconciliation

About My Straight Son

My Straight Son is a drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of venezuela, gay parent, lgbt, hate crime, father son reconciliation. Directed by Miguel Ferrari, it stars Guillermo García, Ignacio Montes, Hilda Abrahamz. The story of Diego, a young and successful photographer that lives in the glamorous world of fashion, shallowness and excess. A tragic accident turns his world around; his partner is now in a coma. Unexpectedly, and right at this terrible time, Diego must take care of his son, Armando. Now, both of them have to adapt to each other; Armando to the unknown, homosexual world of his father, and Diego to the closed attitude of his teenage son.

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