“Family Practice” is a Swiss drama film directed by Jeshua Dreyfus. The story centers on Simon, a young man who has a complicated, love-hate relationship with his father, Karl, a polyamorous Jewish psychiatrist. When his parents go away on holiday, Simon sees an opportunity to assert himself within the “sticky family network.”
He begins a seductive and manipulative “cat-and-mouse” game with Sonja Brunner, his father’s mistress. This ill-advised endeavor quickly entangles him further in the complex and unconventional dynamics of his family, leading to unforeseen and potentially disastrous consequences as he navigates themes of identity, sexuality, and the boundaries of familial relationships.