The film follows the Johnson family, who appear wealthy, educated, and emotionally stable. Sidney Johnson is a respected poet and professor, living with his wife Joan and their son Isaiah. However, the family dynamic hides a horrifying truth: Isaiah emotionally and sexually abuses his own father, reversing traditional power roles. Sidney is trapped by guilt, shame, and fear, while Joan remains disturbingly passive. As Isaiah grows older, the abuse escalates, pushing Sidney toward psychological collapse. The film builds tension through subtle conversations rather than explicit scenes, making the horror feel disturbingly real. By the end, the audience is forced to confront the devastating consequences of silence, denial, and unchecked trauma.
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