Family Ties
Mothers, fathers, siblings and everything unsaid between them. Nine films about family.
Mothers, fathers, siblings and everything unsaid between them. Nine films about family.
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Myrtle
A mother with one meal to prepare and no way out
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Patricia McCormack - 2
Zafar
An immigrant tries to help his family while a pandemic is breaking out
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Aqsa Altaf - 3
Bad Mother
An unnerving short about motherhood
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marnie Baxter - 4
Shadow Boxer
One man's fight to break out of his father's shadow
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ross McGowan - 5
Egg and Chips
A young daughter steals a chicken to help provide for their family
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Helen Iley - 6
Wendy & Vee
A daughter decides to do something about her mother's abusive boyfriend
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Jean-Baptiste Canac - 7
Darlings
An estranged son returns to see his dying grandmother
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ronny Rose - 8
Get Milk
A dad's quick milk run hides darker secrets from his suspicious daughters
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Andrew Day - 9
All Through The Night
A son is determined to stir his dad's memory while facing his own
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Graham Marvin
9 films · 2h 11m
- 1MyrtleA mother with one meal to prepare and no way outdrama · intimate · mysteriousFind out more about the film ›
- 2ZafarAn immigrant tries to help his family while a pandemic is breaking outdrama · atmospheric · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 3Bad MotherAn unnerving short about motherhooddrama · atmospheric · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
- 4Shadow BoxerOne man's fight to break out of his father's shadowaction · emotional · inspiringFind out more about the film ›
- 5Egg and ChipsA young daughter steals a chicken to help provide for their familydrama · emotional · intimateFind out more about the film ›
- 6Wendy & VeeA daughter decides to do something about her mother's abusive boyfriendcomedy · dark · hilariousFind out more about the film ›
- 7DarlingsAn estranged son returns to see his dying grandmotherdrama · emotional · intimateFind out more about the film ›
- 8Get MilkA dad's quick milk run hides darker secrets from his suspicious daughtersexperimental · intense · mysteriousFind out more about the film ›
- 9All Through The NightA son is determined to stir his dad's memory while facing his owndrama · intimate · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
Blood, dinner tables and forgiveness
Family is where the biggest dramas hide in the smallest moments: a phone call, a shared meal, a glance across the kitchen. These nine films find them.
Frequently asked
What kind of films are in Family Ties?
Nine shorts about mothers, fathers, siblings, grandparents, the people we do not choose. Some are warm, some are difficult, all of them are honest.
How long is the collection?
Just over two hours for all nine films. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.
Are these films heavy?
It is a mix: a few will put a lump in your throat, others are warm and funny. The film descriptions tell you which is which.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
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