The Kids Are All Right

2010/US/ Dir. Lisa Cholodenko

Cast: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska

Combining comedic surprise with poignant emotional truth in a funny, vibrant, and richly drawn portrait of a modern family.

Nic and Jules are married and share a cosy suburban Southern California home with their teenage children, Joni and Laser. Referred to jointly as the “Moms”, they gave birth to and raised their children, and built a family life for the four of them. As Joni prepares to leave for college, 15-year-old Laser presses her for a big favour. He wants Joni, now 18, to help him find their biological father; the two teenagers were conceived by artificial insemination. Against her better judgment, Joni honours her brother’s request and manages to make contact with “bio-dad” Paul, an easygoing restaurateur. As Paul comes into the lives of the forthright four, an unexpected new chapter begins for them as family ties are defined, re-defined, and then re-re-defined. The most talked-about movie at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, and the winner of the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.

The most talked-about movie at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, and the winner of the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.