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Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother': A Melancholic Family Tale

12/19/2025

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Jim Jarmusch, the film director, opens December 24 with his movie Father Mother Sister Brother at Film Forum and Film at Lincoln Center.
The film follows three stories set in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris about siblings facing diverse family dynamics.
Recurring motifs of water and watches underscore the universal nature of family.
The film presents a melancholic yet hopeful view on family, arguing past ties shape the future.

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Story summary

Jim Jarmusch, the film director, opens December 24 with his movie Father Mother Sister Brother at Film Forum and Film at Lincoln Center.
The film follows three stories set in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris about siblings facing diverse family dynamics.
Recurring motifs of water and watches underscore the universal nature of family.
The film presents a melancholic yet hopeful view on family, arguing past ties shape the future.