A mysterious bus crash lays the foundation for Gabriel Martins’ unfocused Netflix release, premiering in Toronto's Platform competition.
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Courtesy of Filmes de Plástico A Brazilian drama with a powerful premise but labored execution, Gabriel Martins’ “On Behalf of My Son” follows the ripple effects of a tragic bus accident through the eyes of the driver’s mother, Vicentina (Rejane Faria). As she pillories herself with an apology tour, family members of the other victims veer in and out of the spotlight, offering more potentially affecting moments which — by structural necessity — quickly fade from view. Instead, the dramatic focus pivots entirely around Faria’s performance, which unfortunately works against the movie, more often than not.
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