"The sins of the father shall be revisited on the son". This universal story is the principle theme of "The Heir".
When Bruno unexpectedly inherits a farmhouse, he discovers an entirely new aspect of his father's life. It is the beginning of a nightmare that forces Bruno to face up to the ghost of his father as well as his own demons
If the director's aim was to relate how Bruno, finding himself isolated in hostile territory, reconsiders his life and becomes stronger in the process, then he has succeeded.
For Bruno, this represents a first – a real journey into the unknown, both sudden and traumatic. The rural world he discovers is a cruel bestiary, where nature is violent and danger lurks everywhere. Nevertheless, this is the very experience that "frees" Bruno from the burden of his father and his questionable values.
"The Heir" is above all a film about characters and atmosphere. The majestic scenery of Abruzzo and Marche in Central Italy provides the perfect backdrop to this story.
