On Behalf of My Son explores a mother's journey through grief and guilt
Gabriel Martins' On Behalf of My Son follows Vicentina, a mother visiting victims' families after a bus accident involving her son. Rejane Faria plays the lead.
KBVN+ desk·14 September 2026·1 min readUpdated 14 September 2026
Image: Filmes de Plástico / Variety
The Brazilian drama premieres in Toronto's Platform competition. Its story confronts grief, guilt and a mother's incomplete understanding of her child.
Variety's review finds the execution unfocused despite the powerful premise. That assessment is the critic's judgment of the film.
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