Review of From Beginning to End

If the idea of two very young brothers forming a sexual attraction with each other isn't unsettling to you,then you would do well to check yourself in to the nearest psychiatric institution immediately for the good of society. This is exactly the topic and issue the director sought to address; the normalization of the abnormal. The film shows the pain, sorry and acceptance of a very loving family when they realize what is developing right in front of their eyes with no way to stop it without potentially disastrous consequences for their sons. The theme is played out constantly among the adults; "what is worse for the boys; letting this continue or letting them know it is abnormal?" As the story progresses, we see that the same theme resurfaces among the protagonists as well; and this time no one is really sure of the answer. Definitely an interesting case study and slice of life in affluent South American society (Brazilian and Argentinian). I'm not sure if this has ever been subtitled into any language other than portuguese, but it is well made and worth a watch for people who want to test their own boundaries and perceptions of "normalcy".