Marks(1982)

Marks is a character-driven film following Les, an aimless young man stuck in unemployment and living at home with his mother. Seeking to show her his affection, he impulsively decides to get her name tattooed on his arm. What begins as a gesture of love spirals into unexpected consequences as Les navigates the fallout of his decision. The film explores themes of family bonds, misguided intentions, and the gap between what we think will please those we love and what actually does. With a blend of humor and poignancy, Marks examines how a single act can ripple through relationships, forcing both mother and son to confront uncomfortable truths about their connection and their lives.