In Our Son, we see the story of a couple, their failing marriage, and the impact it has on them and their child. It’s a story we’ve seen told many times before, but virtually always through the lens of a husband and wife. But in this case, the film stars Billy Porter and Luke Evans as a gay couple, giving this story a fresh spin that comes with increased diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
The film is directed by Bill Oliver, who co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Nickowitz. Oliver’s previous effort was the 2018 body-double thriller, Jonathan, which starred Ansel Elgort and I remember it being incredibly suspenseful. Worth checking out if you have the time.
Here is the synopsis for Our Son, which also stars, Robin Weigert, Andrew Rannells, Isaac Powell, and Phylicia Rashad:
Nicky (Luke Evans), a book publisher devoted to his work, lives with his husband Gabriel (Billy Porter), a former actor and stay-at-home dad, and their eight year-old son, Owen. Gabriel loves Owen more than anything; Nicky loves Gabriel more than anything. Despite appearances, Gabriel has been dissatisfied with their marriage for some time and files for divorce, leading to a custody battle that forces both of them to confront the changing reality of their love for each other and for their son.
Our Son hits select theaters on December 8th, followed by VOD a week later.
