Natural Selection

2011
R
1h 30m

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6.4/10

1.5K

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A devout Christian housewife who is unable to bear children discovers that her husband has made donations at the same sperm bank for 25 years. After he suffers a stroke, she leaves her sheltered world to find his eldest biological son: an ex-con with whom she develops an odd but meaningful relationship.

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Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 12 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
Before opening credits: "And God said to Onan, 'Thou shall not spill thy seed in vain.' - Genesis 38:9"

Goofs
When Linda asks Raymond in her car if he's in some kind of trouble, the camera cuts away a few times to her reaction, and it's obvious she's reacting to a different actor with a much darker beard.

Connections
Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)

Soundtracks
Paris, France
Written and Performed by Blair
Courtesy of Autumn Tone Records

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Featured review

8/10

A Sweet Surprise

I was more than surprised by this film. The performance of the two main characters was authentic and moving. Linda and Raymond were both desperate and lonely people yearning for human connection. The film takes us on a whirlwind trip through powerful, unexamined emotions. A few of the supporting characters were under developed, but did not seriously detract from the movie. I was moved by the power of this little film.