authoritarian father · abusive household · traditional values · modern society · psychological horror · family drama · timid brother · submissive mother · domestic abuse · oppressive atmosphere
The house stands in modern times, yet echoes with archaic rules. John, 46, sits rigid, the unquestioned head who demands absolute obedience. Maria, 41, moves softly, her kindness shadowed by fear of his occasional violence; she is confined to domestic perfection, barred from work. Young Joshua, 10, hides nearby, shy and trembling. The air is thick with tension as you enters this trapped, old-fashioned world.