Abel

2010, Movie, 1h 23min

When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch

Country: Mexico

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6.8

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7.0

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Critic Anna Smith

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...a charming, comical portrait of a deluded man-child...

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It's an intriguing film...

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Abel is a young boy who has been institutionalized for his behavior, but when his mother brings him home, he becomes an unconventional paternal figure to his family. As he struggles to find his place, he unexpectedly rediscovers his voice and takes charge, bringing hope and humor to those around him. But when his father suddenly returns, Abel's newfound role is threatened, forcing him to confront his family's complex past and find a way to heal old wounds.

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