The mystery thriller film, My Son, an English-language remake of the 2017 French film Mon garçon, stars James McAvoy and Claire Foy. Christian Carion, the director of the French original, also helms the remake. The story follows Edmond Murray (McAvoy), an absent father, and his ex-wife Joan (Foy) as they search for their missing son in Scotland.
Although given Edmond’s backstory while shooting, McAvoy improvised his character’s dialogue throughout the film. The film ends with Joan and Edmond rescuing Ethan, their son, from a child kidnapping ring. In the final scene, Edmond is arrested, and Inspector Roy (Gary Lewis) assures him that the judge will consider the positive outcome of his actions while dismantling the kidnapping network during his sentencing.
The movie never explicitly states the reason for Edmond’s arrest, although the film hints at two possible reasons. The first is that he employed torture to obtain information about his son’s whereabouts, but considering his actions led to the dismantling of a kidnapping network, it’s unlikely to lead to significant punishment. The more plausible reason is Edmond’s work in the oil industry, where he travels to countries like Iraq and Libya.
The police raided his office and took several files, and coupled with his reluctance to surrender his phone to the police, suggests that he might have been involved in some shady dealings as part of his work. The film is available for streaming on Netflix UK.
In conclusion, My Son is an intriguing movie that keeps audiences guessing from start to finish. Despite its simple storyline, its actors’ performances and the plot’s twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat
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