My Son, My King
Nov 08, 2026 · 7m
Director
Rakeb MulatuOverview
My Son, My King is a coming-of-age drama set in Melbourne's west, that follows Negus, a young Ethiopian-Australian boy navigating adolescence while caught between the expectations of his community and the stereotypes imposed on him by society. As he searches for identity, belonging and what it truly means to become a man, one reckless decision forces him to confront the pressures shaping his future. Rooted in the Ethiopian diaspora and inspired by the lived experiences of African Australian youth, My Son, My King explores family, masculinity and resilience through a perspective rarely seen in Australian cinema.
Cast of My Son, My King
Hebron TekleNegus- Chilipo Michael BandaziShopkeeper
- Isaac TayeDani
- Josiah MulatNati
- Levi TekleYoung Negus
- Mulatu AssefaAbaye
- Meserach AlisoEma
- Joel BeyeneOlder Boy 1
- TG GaboilweOlder Boy 2
- Miles Tanaka MakanzaOlder Boy 3
Nicholas DemarinisDrunk Man 1- Dex AlpheyDrunk Man 2
- Aaron JankovicDrunk Man 3
- Harrison HealeyDrunk Man 4
- Angela JohnsonWhite Woman
Crew of My Son, My King
- Rakeb MulatuDirector, Writer
Justine ChangProducer, First Assistant Director- Mackinley RolfeOriginal Music Composer
- Jess CokerDirector of Photography
- Bridget KnightEditor, Makeup Artist
- Matthew NarracottProducer's Assistant
- Oliver MeadowsProduction Assistant
- Soumil SharmaProduction Runner
- Bayden PickersgillFirst Assistant Camera
- Arnold NgSecond Assistant Camera
- Aaron JankovicThird Assistant Camera
- Noah ShwetaGaffer
- Charlie GodfreyBest Boy Lighting Technician
- Joshua SabuSound Recordist
- Caeleb MeadowsBoom Operator
- James FoleyProduction Designer
- Riley KingArt Department Assistant
- Kris NgoBTS Photographer
- Karige WaithimaBTS Videographer
Mason LeitchSecond Assistant Director
About My Son, My King
What is My Son, My King about?
My Son, My King is a coming-of-age drama set in Melbourne's west, that follows Negus, a young Ethiopian-Australian boy navigating adolescence while caught between the expectations of his community and the stereotypes imposed on him by society. As he searches for identity, belonging and what it truly means to become a man, one reckless decision forces him to confront the pressures shaping his…
When was My Son, My King released?
My Son, My King was released on November 8, 2026.
How long is My Son, My King?
My Son, My King runs 7 minutes.
Who directed My Son, My King?
My Son, My King was directed by Rakeb Mulatu.
Who is in the cast of My Son, My King?
The cast of My Son, My King includes Hebron Tekle (Negus), Chilipo Michael Bandazi (Shopkeeper), Isaac Taye (Dani), Josiah Mulat (Nati) and Levi Tekle (Young Negus).