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(Parental Guidance) Synopsis
Yiddish-language Drama. A Hasidic widower (Menashe Lustig) living in Brooklyn struggles to maintain custody of his son (Ruben Niborski) despite the opinions and rules of his ultra-orthodox traditional community.
Content elements
- Portrayal of mild hand-to-hand violence in a domestic context - no blood or detail
- Infrequent portrayals of alcohol use in a recreational context
Thematic elements
- Father/son bonds
- The challenges of adhering to tradition
- Religion and community
Classification rationale
Father/son bonds
The challenges of adhering to tradition
Religion and community
Classification date
July 21, 2017Was this page helpful?
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