The Family Tree has arrived and happens to be the best Jorge Ameer film, no doubt about it. This Panamanian director, who has been improving his art through the years, is today at the peak of his career. The script for the film is excellent. The plot is deep and well woven, although I must admit that I had to watch the movie twice to find hidden messages and specific details, that further delighted me more.
Michael Roenke as Victor, developed his role with simplicity and naturalness, allowing us to know his feelings and frustrations intimately. A man with a noble heart, with a need to help, venting out the same need in his work, as a rescue veterinarian. Life brings him closer to Roy, excellently personified by Michael Joseph Nelson, who finds in Victor a kind of a lifeguard. They develop an incredibly special affinity, almost immediately, and the puzzle comes to life, piece by piece.
Victor's birthday gift to Alina, turns out to be the element of happiness that was missing, in both of their lives.
A film full of sincerity, fraternity, a lot of real love, with a brilliant esotericism that hides at the beginning and becomes evident at the end of the film. Watch out, don´t miss it! The bathtub scene is a masterpiece...
If you have loved, have felt loneliness or have been willing to give your life for love ... this is your movie.
The script, the direction, the acting of Keith Roenke and Michael Joseph Nelson are spectacular. Of all the films by director Ameer, The Family Tree is my favorite. You must see it. Thumbs up Mr. Ameer !!
Review of The Family Tree
