Drama
United Kingdom,Ireland
When Did You Last See Your Father? is a film that explores the life of Blake Morrison, a writer who returns to his hometown to visit his dying father, Arthur. The film alternates between the present-day narrative and flashbacks of Blake's childhood and adolescence, creating a portrait of a complicated and often fraught relationship between father and son.
Arthur is portrayed as a larger-than-life figure, a gregarious and charismatic man who commands attention wherever he goes. He is a doctor and a frequent philanderer, and much of Blake's youth is spent in the shadow of his father's infidelities. Despite this, Blake clearly adores his father and is desperate for his approval, leading him to suppress his own feelings and desires in an attempt to please Arthur.
As Arthur's health declines, Blake is forced to confront the reality of their relationship and the ways in which it has shaped him. The film is a reflection on memory, grief, and the complexities of familial relationships, as Blake struggles to reconcile conflicting feelings about his father and come to terms with his own identity.
