Notes for My Son

A dry-eyed weeper that's not nearly as sad as you might expect.

Dying mom writes book for son; language, emotional intensity

Deftly blends the painful reality of death and loss with what it means to laugh and celebrate life.

Viewers will leave this film feeling a certain perspective of life and have an understanding of how important it is to cherish such moments.

[Director Carlos Sorín] continues to play, experimenting with the spectator, when many choose the easier path. [Full review in Spanish]