Amy George 2011

Amy George 2011

Amy George 2011

Amy George 2011
1h 35min | Drama | 3 April 2011 (USA)

Storyline:

Thirteen-year-old Jesse wants to be an artist, but believes that his mundane middle-class Toronto life has left him unprepared. After reading a book on what it takes to be a “true-artist”, he sets out looking for risk, ecstasy, wildness and women. Amy George is a microbudget independent drama about the time in a boy’s life when he’s at his least likeable.

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Sugar 2004

Sugar 2004

Sugar 2004
R | 1h 18min | Drama, Romance | 22 May 2004 (Canada)

Storyline

A provocative and challenging coming-of-age story between Cliff, a restless suburban teen, and Butch, a street hustler, on the eve of his 18th birthday. Butch challenges Cliff’s sheltered upbringing by exposing him to a different world that changes Cliff forever.

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L’amant de poche 1978

L'amant de poche 1978

L’amant de poche 1978

L’amant de poche 1978
1h 35min | Comedy | 15 February 1978 (France)

Storyline:

“The Pocket Lover” tells the story of Julien, a 15 year-old boy who falls in love with an older woman, later discovered to be a prostitute. Now, Julien will have to face several obstacles, which includes his parents opposition with this affair, and Julien’s own perceptions about the woman’s line of work, going out with wealthy guys.

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The Mudge Boy 2003

The Mudge Boy 2003

The Mudge Boy 2003
R | 1h 34min | Crime, Drama, Romance | 2010 (Belgium)

Storyline:

Sensitive, somewhat effeminate farm-boy Duncan Mudge can barely cope with grim, since Ma’s death even gloomier father Edgar’s manly expectations, and seeks comfort in petting a chicken he associates with his late Ma. Macho mate Perry Foley, who has it physically even harder on his dad’s farm, usually comforts Duncan and defends his ‘wimpiness’ to their cocky ruffian mates Travis, Scotty and Brent. But although clearly attracted to gentle gentile Ducan himself, the socially unacceptable suggestion of ‘sissy’ homosexuality makes Perry over-react and turn on his friend.

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