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Fathers

Fathers  ·  2016, Thailand
7.4
1,239 ratings
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● Completed 🕑 2016

Phoon, 36, a finance and investment manager, and Yuke, 33, a graphic illustrator, have been in a serious relationship for 13 years. The couple has adopted an abandoned child named Butr since he was a baby. When the child…

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Phoon, a pragmatic finance manager, and Yuke, a free-spirited graphic illustrator, have built a loving, stable home together for 13 years. Their world revolves around their adopted son, Butr, whom they've raised from infancy with unwavering devotion. But when Butr starts school, he faces cruel taunts from classmates for having 'two dads' and begins asking questions about his biological mother—questions his fathers aren't prepared to answer. Their carefully constructed family life is further shaken by the arrival of a child welfare officer who questions the suitability of a same-sex household. As external pressures mount, old insecurities and internalized fears threaten to tear the couple apart, forcing them to confront not only society's homophobia but also their own deepest anxieties about what it truly means to be a family. This poignant, beautifully acted Thai film offers a rare and honest look at gay parenthood, love, and resilience.

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bl_heart_forever
March 2025
9/10
I cried so much watching this. Phoon and Yuke's love is so real and tender—the way they hold each other when everything falls apart, it just broke me. And little Butr? My heart. This isn't your typical sweet BL; it's a love story tested by the cruelest realities, and that makes it even more beautiful. A must-watch for anyone who believes love can build a family.
CE
critical_eye_reader
November 2024
6/10
I wanted to love this more than I did. The premise is important, but the execution felt choppy—some scenes drag while others skip over crucial emotional beats. The social worker character is a cartoon villain, and the final reconciliation feels rushed and unearned. Still, I appreciate the attempt to tackle gay parenthood without sugarcoating. Just wish the script had been tighter.
SS
sociology_stan_
July 2025
8/10
This film doesn't just show homophobia—it examines the insidious ways it seeps into the minds of even loving parents, making them doubt their own right to raise a child. The scene where Phoon questions whether Butr would be happier with a mother is heartbreakingly honest. It also raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about adoption and birth families. Uncomfortable, messy, and utterly vital.
LA
lens_and_light
September 2025
8/10
Visually, this film is stunning. The soft, muted color palette and intimate framing make every domestic scene feel like a warm photograph, while the colder tones in the school and office sequences emphasize the alienation. The director uses space beautifully—the way Yuke and Phoon are often framed together in tight shots versus isolated ones when conflict hits. A masterclass in visual storytelling on a modest budget.
TQ
trauma_queen
January 2026
10/10
I have never seen a BL film that handles internalized homophobia and the fear of failing your child with such raw honesty. Yes, some moments are frustrating—people are messy. But that's the point. The film doesn't give easy answers; it shows that love isn't always enough when society is stacked against you. The acting is phenomenal, and I ugly-cried for half the runtime. Everyone should watch this.