"As a father and son" is a subtle and moving portrait of a contemporary family film for anyone who is or wants to be a parent. Nonomiya you one day discover that six years does not raise your child - their son in the hospital was swapped with another boy. Quickly find the second victim family and as quickly resolve the matter in court. Decisions are made, but the dilemmas and emotional tear remain - both families need to consider what to do with the knowledge that for years had for love is not your child. They begin the delicate process of conversion of the boys, but the larger the order who bring in your life, the greater the chaos feel in their hearts and minds.
Hirokazu Koreeda forging the story straight from the headlines in a smart, poignant reflection on fatherhood and the special relationship between father and son. What makes us good parents? Is blood ties are sufficient, or whether the love of the child must be earned? And most importantly, how - in times of haste, excessive demands and stress - to educate your child to be happy?

World Premiere of "As the father and son" took place during the Cannes Film Festival, where the film met with a very good reception. The jury, chaired by Steven Spielberg awarded him his prize, also received the award of the Ecumenical Jury. The creators of "ET" and "Schindler's List" movie liked the contrast so much that he bought the rights to the American remake, which is likely to be directed by himself.

The film also won the Audience Award at the San Sebastian Festival, where it competed with the loud "Gravity" and the popular comedy "Time for Love", as well as at festivals in São Paulo and Vancouver.