The son of the bride (2001)

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"son of the bride" is a heartwarming story of love and the appreciation of life. this award-winning argentine feature was nominated for an academy award for best foreign language film and stars ricardo darin (nine queens, the stranger), hector alterio (burnt money, the official story) and norma aleandro (cousins, vital signs).

rafael belvedere is a 42-year-old divorced father and restaurant owner who is overwhelmed with life. he feels guilty that he doesn't visit his mother, who is stricken with alzheimer's disease; he lives in his father's shadow; doesn't spend enough time with his daughter; and can't commit to his girlfriend.
rafael's whole life is put into perspective when a series of unexpected events happen that make him re-evaluate his life. with the help of a childhood friend, he is able to restructure his past and appreciate life's little details.