Like Father, Like Son was a pleasant surprise. This was one of the two Signs and Wonders picks that I attended this semester going in blind, meaning that I hadn’t heard of it or anything about it, and it turned out to be a very rewarding experience. The switched-at-birth plot device has been done before, but that was never an issue for me. Here it is played out effortlessly, and serves the film perfectly. It could have been gimmicky or manipulative, but it is rather respectfully handled, as these characters are well rounded human beings. We dislike them sometimes, but can still empathize with them. I love films that strive to explore a theme, and Like Father, Like Son is definitely one of those. It’s both a well made film and a meditation on the meaning of family. This is a film that deserves to be seen.
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