Claire Foy portrays "Joan," and James McAvoy plays "Murray," whose dread intensifies when their young son, "Ethan," vanishes from a campsite nestled within the scenic Scottish Highlands’ forests and waterways. While “Insp. Roy” (Gary Lewis) heads the police investigation, "Murray" increasingly suspects his son's disappearance was intentional. His initial focus of suspicion falls on Joan's new boyfriend, "Frank" (Tom …

My Son is an unusual film; it was made with a specific approach in mind. The lead actor, James McAvoy, who plays Edmond Murray, wasn’t given the complete screenplay. He had to improvise his lines while the rest of the cast knew their parts—a curious method. But did this technique prove successful? We'll discuss that further in our detailed analysis. It’s clear from the outset that My Son isn't a standard thriller,…