Don't Call Me Son 2016

Pierre, a seemingly ordinary middle-class Brazilian teenager, is on a personal quest of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of his gender identity and sexual orientation without a care in the world. Living in a comfortable suburban neighborhood of São Paulo with his adoptive mother and sister, he finds solace in his modest yet joyful home life. However, his reality is turned upside down when detectives come to inform him that his true name is Felipe and that he was stolen from the hospital by the very woman he has always referred to as his mother.

Following a DNA test that confirms his true lineage, Felipe—formerly known as Pierre—finds himself in a complex situation where his custody is transferred to his biological family, while his adoptive mother faces imprisonment for not only taking him but also abducting his sister from another family. In shock and left with no options, Felipe is compelled to move in with his new family, who live in a world of privilege and conservatism.

As he adjusts to his new life, the initial thrill begins to wane, and the pressure to conform emerges. His conservative parents—particularly his father—struggle to accept him, especially as Felipe’s gender-bending persona clashes with their traditional views. The tension escalates into a series of profound conflicts, revealing the stark contrast between their expectations of who their son should be and the individual Felipe/Pierre knows he is. Ultimately, the poignancy of his situation is punctuated by the presence of his biological brother, who, despite being overlooked by their parents, becomes the sole figure in Felipe’s life that truly understands him.