Parallel Sons_
Seth is a youth with artistic leanings, a fascination with Black pop culture, and a dead-end life in an Adirondack village. He's alternatively sensitive and brutal with Kristen, who wants a sexual relationship that he explosively rejects. Late one night, as he's closing the cafe where he works, a young Black man attempts to rob him at gun point but faints from illness. Seth takes the man, Knowledge, an escapee from a nearby prison, to a family cabin where he nurses him and they begin a tentative friendship. When the sheriff learns of Seth's harboring a fugitive, a confrontation looms. Relationships between fathers and their children dominate the subplots.
Starring
Gabriel Mann, Laurence Mason, Murphy Guyer
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Parallel Sons was released 30 years ago in 1996.
Overview
Seth is a youth with artistic leanings, a fascination with Black pop culture, and a dead-end life in an Adirondack village. He's alternatively sensitive and ...
Parallel Sons is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (8)
Gabriel Mann
Seth Carlson
Laurence Mason
Knowledge Johnson
Murphy Guyer
Sheriff Mott
GA
Graham Alex Johnson
Peter Carlson
HG
Heather Gottlieb
Kristen Mott
Josh Hopkins
Marty
MS
Maureen Shannon
Francine
Julia Weldon
Sally Carlson
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.6/10 (8 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Parallel Sons about?
Seth is a youth with artistic leanings, a fascination with Black pop culture, and a dead-end life in an Adirondack village. He's alternatively sensitive and brutal with Kristen, who wants a sexual relationship that he explosively rejects. Late one night, as he's closing the cafe where he works, a young Black man attempts to rob him at gun point but faints from illness. Seth takes the man, Knowledge, an escapee from a nearby prison, to a family cabin where he nurses him and they begin a tentative friendship. When the sheriff learns of Seth's harboring a fugitive, a confrontation looms. Relationships between fathers and their children dominate the subplots.
How long is Parallel Sons?
Parallel Sons has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Parallel Sons?
The cast of Parallel Sons includes Gabriel Mann, Laurence Mason, Murphy Guyer, Graham Alex Johnson, Heather Gottlieb.
What is the rating of Parallel Sons?
Parallel Sons has a rating of 4.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance