Menorca (2016)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Land: Canada
Alternative Title: N/A
Regisseur: John Barnard
Writer: John Barnard
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: John Barnard, Kyle Bornais
Executive Producer: Chris Charney, Michael O'Sullivan, Scott R. Leary
Firmen: Farpoint Films
Budget: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: extramarital affair, football (soccer) mom, hitchhiking, parent child relationship, strip club
Geschichte
Claire, a suburban soccer mom feeling discontent with her life, embarks on an unexpected journey to reconnect with her estranged son. After he finds out she left again without him, this time taking his pet rock, he decides he doesn't want her back. Claire then takes it upon herself to return the rock to its origin on Menorca island in Spain. Along the way, she steals a minivan and picks up cigarettes, but her journey becomes more complex when she finds work at an unusual strip club on the edge of civilization.
Zusammenfassung
Menorca (2016), directed by John Barnard, is a Canadian comedy-drama that follows Claire, a suburban soccer mom seeking to escape her mundane life. The film explores themes of maternal love, self-discovery, and redemption as Claire embarks on a spontaneous journey across continents, driven by her desire to reconnect with her son. While the plot details vary slightly among sources, they all agree that Claire's quest involves returning her son's pet rock to Menorca island. The film is notable for its unique setting and exploration of non-traditional motherhood.
