Elder Son, The2006

Director
Marius Balchunas

Actors

Rade Serbedzija (Max)
Shane West (Bo)
Leelee Sobieski (Lolita)
Eric Balfour (Skip)
Reiley McClendon (Nikita)
Regina Hall (Susan)

A thief on the run convinces a single father that he is his long-lost son.

Bo (Shane West) and Skip (Eric Balfour) are a pair of car thieves looking for a new heist. Bo poses as the long lost son of a Russian immigrant clarinetist, Max (Rade Serbedzija), as part of their new scam.

Bo is quickly accepted by the loving Max and forms a bond with his new sister Lolita (Leelee Sobieski), and new brother Nikita (Reiley McClendon). Unfortunately, his plan turns sour when Bo unexpectedly falls for his eccentric and charming “sister”. Bo must weight his loyalties to his friend Skip and his desire for a more stable existence and a chance for love. Of course, Lolita’s fiance Greg (Brian Geraghty) might be an obstacle as well.

Meanwhile, Max is hiding a secret about his position as a clarinetist in the local LA symposium. A proud man with a strong Russian heritage, Max wants to protect his family and provide for them without suffering personal humility.

Based upon the play of the same name by Alexander Vampilov.

“A very touching, poignant, funny, and original film that is worth a watch… Shane West gives a good performance, Boris the Blade (Rade Šerbedžija) giving an absolutely superb performance, and Lelee Sobieski is always a treat.” – Letterboxed.com

“The Elder Son is definitely an original story. Shane West and Leelee Sobieski are talented young actors. The support players are nice as well. We like The Elder Son… The ending offers plenty of ironies and accentuates the very quirky comedy and drama mix that makes The Elder Son unique.” – Movie Room Reviews

“The Elder Son offers nice entertainment if you do not expect witty surprises.” – Filmreporter.de