
L'Origine des espèces (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: On My Mother's Side
Director: Dominic Goyer
Writer: Dominic Goyer
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Caramel Films
Genre: Drama
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: death of mother, family secrets
Story
David brings his wife and newborn child to his parents' house to celebrate his birthday. The next day, he learns that his mother has committed suicide. Shockingly, David also discovers that the man who raised him is not his biological father. Distraught and bewildered, David embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his family's past secrets. He finds clues hidden within his mother's filmmaking work and becomes entangled with shady characters while posing as a journalist to gather information.
Summary
L'Origine des espèces (2015) is a Canadian drama film directed by Dominic Goyer. The narrative revolves around David, who returns home with his family for his birthday only to face two devastating revelations: his mother's suicide and the discovery that his father is not biologically related to him. Driven by curiosity and desperation for answers, David delves into his late mother's past life as a filmmaker, ultimately unraveling a web of family secrets.