Sequel to Oscar-nominated The Father (2020). Florian Zeller brings The Son to the screen, a feature film that tells the story of Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose hectic life with his new partner is interrupted when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) arrives with their troubled and estranged teenage son, Nicholas (Zen McGrath), throwing the family into chaos. Although Peter barely knows Nicholas, he decides to give himself a chance and agrees to host him. Peter himself has a terrible relationship with his father, who was cruel when he was still in his life. Everything seems to indicate that the man has overcome his childhood trauma and hopes to be a good father to Nicholas.