Father Soldier Son
2020 · 99 min · Director: Leslye Davis, Catrin Einhorn
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Isaac and Joey have a superhero for a father. They worship their Dad, Brian Eisch, a decorated, third generation soldier who spends most of their childhood deployed in Afghanistan while other family members care for the boys. When Brian is injured and returns home a different man, all three must reconcile with the aftershocks of war. As Brian fights to retain control of himself and his loved ones, fate continues to challenge his belief in justice and self-determination. Catrin Einhorn and Leslye Davis's stunning ethnographic study of American masculinity and generational tragedy follows the Eischs for close to a decade as their intense father-son bond is challenged time and time again. Davis's restrained and beautiful cinematography subtly captures moments of raw anguish and unadulterated joy. This deeply moving portrait of a family called to serve explores the meaning of sacrifice, the need for purpose, and the challenges of being a father, a soldier and a son. Presented by Netflix.
Emotional fingerprint
Father Soldier Son (2020) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 35%, Empathy 30%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Sadness35%
- Empathy30%
- Anxiety15%
- Love10%
- Inspiration10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Empathy, Anxiety. Genres: Documentary, War. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Empathy and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Sadness
- Hope
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Sadness | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Joy | 67 % | 62 % | 40 % | 22 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Sadness | 69 % | 61 % | 49 % | 16 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Tension | 71 % | 60 % | 49 % | 19 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Empathy | 71 % | 64 % | 48 % | 31 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Empathy | 68 % | 64 % | 44 % | 41 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Hope | 66 % | 57 % | 33 % | 49 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Joy | 68 % | 56 % | 32 % | 41 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 66 % | 56 % | 39 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Empathy | 62 % | 58 % | 44 % | 24 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Empathy | 60 % | 58 % | 44 % | 23 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Empathy | 57 % | 54 % | 36 % | 26 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Empathy | 63 % | 56 % | 29 % | 43 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Joy | 80 % | 68 % | 39 % | 44 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Sadness | 92 % | 83 % | 73 % | 21 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Sadness | 86 % | 81 % | 79 % | 15 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Empathy | 69 % | 65 % | 52 % | 26 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Empathy | 64 % | 55 % | 35 % | 36 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Joy | 71 % | 56 % | 30 % | 54 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Joy | 78 % | 68 % | 45 % | 56 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 79 % | 75 % | 65 % | 40 % |
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Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
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Details
- Directed by
- Leslye Davis, Catrin Einhorn
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2020
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Documentary, War
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
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