Father Mother Sister Brother is the sort of film that I loved more and move the longer it went on. It is an anthology film, featuring 3 separate yet related stories set one after the other; Father, Mother, then Sister Brother. Each revolves around "family" and explores the lack of connection within those familial connections. As Father began I was only half into it, but as that reached its conclusion, and we began to move into Mother I began to understand more about what was going on and appreciate the journey. As we finally got to Sister Brother I was enraptured. By the end I wanted to start again.
Each short in this film is a separate story that does not even imply it is in the same story/universe as the others. But the tales echo each other. The characters have discussions on similar small-talk subjects. They each reference certain objects. But mostly it is the theme of knowing each other in families. The film is both warm in its politeness and cold in how it keeps its characters distant. It is masterful how it balances a lot of the issues with staying close to family.
Jarmush's films tend to be on the quiet and reflective side and this is no exception. His cast is incredible and delivers the sort of performances needed to go on this journey. The introspection asked of the audience is palpable while the film shows us, like in the famous meme, the tip of the iceberg while implying the large body of ice underneath. It is a masterclass. And it had me bringing up a lot of feelings that I wasn't expecting. Father Mother Sister Brother is unassuming yet powerful.
Father Mother Sister Brother
Starring: Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Sarah Greene, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat
Writer/Director: Jim Jarmush
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