Kids Are All Right (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Kids Are All Right, Mi familia, Minhas Mães e Meu Pai, Os Miúdos Estão Bem, Ta paidia einai entaxei, Une famille unique
Director: Lisa Cholodenko
Writer: Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: 10th Hole Productions, Antidote Films, Artist International, Artist International Management, Focus Features, Gilbert Films, Mandalay Vision, Saint Aire Production
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Comedy Film, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: argument, artificial insemination, control freak, dinner, lesbian relationship, motorcycle, vegetable garden, woman director
Story
Nic and Jules are two mothers who have raised their kids, Laser and Pfeiffer, together through artificial insemination. When Laser turns 18, he contacts the sperm donor, Paul, wanting to meet him. Pfeiffer joins in on this secret after seeing Paul's photo. Paul, a free-spirited musician, starts spending more time with the family, causing tension as Nic becomes jealous of his influence over Jules and their children. Meanwhile, Laser and Pfeiffer grow closer to Paul, much to Nic's disapproval. The situation comes to a head at a tense dinner where Paul makes it clear he wants to be part of the kids' lives. This leads to an argument between Nic and Paul, causing Paul to leave. In the end, Nic apologizes for her behavior, and the family accepts that Paul will be a part of their lives.
Summary
Directed by Lisa Cholodenko, 'The Kids Are All Right' (2010) is a comedy-drama centered around a modern family consisting of two mothers who used artificial insemination to conceive their children. The film explores themes of identity, jealousy, and acceptance as the kids decide to meet their biological father behind their mothers' backs. The movie highlights the complexities of non-traditional families and the challenges they face when confronted with external influences.
