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Jonathan (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Nation: Germany
Alternative Title: Džonatan
Director: Piotr J. Lewandowski
Writer: Agnieszka Piwowarska, Carsten Strauch, Daniela Baumgärtl, Finn-Ole Heinrich, Marie Haas, Piotr J. Lewandowski
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: ARTE, CS Filmproduktion, HR, Kordes & Kordes Film, SWR, WDR
Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+, Mystery, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: family secrets, gay parent, gay theme, homoeroticism, in the closet, lgbt, love triangle, male homosexuality, rural area, secret love, unrequited love
Story
Jonathan, a 23-year-old man living with his aunt Martha on their farm, also cares for his cancer-stricken father Burghardt. When Ron, Jonathan's childhood friend and Burghardt's former lover, reappears after years of absence, it triggers a series of revelations about the family's past. It is discovered that Burghardt was once deeply in love with Ron, which leads to tension between father and son as Jonathan struggles with his feelings about his father's sexuality and his own identity.
Summary
Jonathan (2016) is a German drama that explores themes of family secrets, sexuality, and self-discovery. The film revolves around Jonathan, who balances life on the farm with his aunt Martha and caring for his terminally ill father Burghardt. When Ron, an old friend of both Jonathan and Burghardt, returns after many years, he brings with him a secret that challenges the family's dynamics. The movie delves into the complexities of rural life, hidden desires, and the struggles of coming to terms with one's identity in the face of societal expectations.
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