Judith, an uptight divorcee, is appalled when her daughter Lily quits law school to move into a commune of hippie-misfits who live according to the behavioural principles of the bonobo monkey, a species famous for its 'make love not war' philosophy. Read more …
Anita, the eccentric group leader, claims that she can resolve the conflict between mother & daughter if Judith will spend a day among the commune and submit to its principles. But with mother and daughter both hell-bent on proving each other wrong, Anita's methods must now be put to the test as never before.
An interesting idea with a dignified central performance, Bonobo is let down by supporting characterisation and a self-conscious tone.
Focus on the performances and there’s much to like here.
The opening dream sequence promises a startling film, but it quickly morphs into something a bit sitcommy.
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