The Family Fang
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The Family Fang

Annie and Baxter, the adult children of the controversial husband and wife conceptual performance art couple famous for their quirky macabre public pe...rformances, have never got over the fact that their parents kept using them during their childhood in their often gory and disturbing satirical public performances. They often clash with their now elderly parents over this and blame them for their problems in their adult life. However, the two become worried when they're told by the police that their parents have gone missing during their trip outside of town. The brother considers the possibility that something horrible might have happened to them, but the sister is convinced that it's just another one of their stupid games or twisted conceptual performances. She convinces him that they should go and look for them themselves. Show More

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Annie and Baxter, the adult children of a famous and controversial performance art couple known for their bizarre and disturbing public performances, carry deep resentment towards their parents. They believe that their parents used them as props in their strange and macabre performances during their childhood. The siblings often argue with their elderly parents about this, holding them responsible for the difficulties they face in their adult lives.

When the police inform Annie and Baxter that their parents have gone missing during a trip out of town, they begin to worry. Baxter considers the possibility of something terrible happening to their parents, but Annie dismisses it, convinced that it's just another one of their twisted games or conceptual performances. Against Baxter's doubts, Annie convinces him that they should take matters into their own hands and search for their parents themselves.

The Family Fang is a gripping and darkly humorous film that explores the complicated dynamics between parents and adult children. As Annie and Baxter delve deeper into their parents' mysterious disappearance, they gradually unravel the truth about their family and confront their unresolved issues. This thought-provoking and emotionally charged story keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, while also delving into the nature of art and family bonds.

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The Family Fang

Release Date:

06 May 2016

Writers:

Kevin Wilson (based on the book by), David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay)

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

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