Falling

• Drama

A quietly devastating drama, *Falling* explores the fracturing of a family under the weight of generational trauma and the complexities of late-life reckoning. As a loving, established gay couple prepares for a new chapter with their daughter, the arrival of a fiercely conservative and increasingly disoriented father forces a confrontation not only with his ingrained prejudices, but with long-buried secrets and past abuses. The film distinguishes itself through its unflinching portrayal of dementia not as a softening influence, but as a catalyst that strips away societal masks, revealing the raw, unrepentant core of a bigoted man alongside the painful echoes of his children’s wounded pasts. It’s a film steeped in a melancholic atmosphere, offering moments of unexpected tenderness amidst the overwhelming grief and resentment, ultimately asking difficult questions about forgiveness and the enduring bonds of blood.