The Boy Who Jumped Out 2016

The Boy Who Jumped Out 2016

The Boy Who Jumped Out 2016

The Boy Who Jumped Out 2016
Drengen der sprang ud (The boy who was gay) (original title)
Short, Drama | 20 May 2016 (Denmark)

Review:

At first sigh, not convincing film. Because all seems reduced at the traits of a superficial sketch. At the second – a precise portrait for the condition of gay teenager, rejected by family. All is simple. And that is the virtue of the film. Because the tragedy of Henning life is familiar to the public of film. A public who knows more and, using his experiences, din not ignores the essence of this deep drama. In rest, nice performances, low budget and decent work.

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Pauline at the Beach 1983

Pauline at the Beach 1983

Pauline at the Beach 1983

Pauline at the Beach 1983
Pauline à la plage (original title)
R | 1h 35min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 18 February 1983 (West Germany)

Storyline:

Fifteen year old Pauline and her older cousin, model-shaped Marion, go to the emptying Atlantic coast for an autumn holiday. Marion ignores the approaches of a surfer and falls for Henri, a hedonist who is only interested in a sexual adventure and drops her soon. Pauline’s little romance with a young man (Sylvain) is also spoiled by Henri.

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Daniel 2018

Daniel 2018

Daniel 2018

Daniel 2018
Daniel fait face (original title)
59min | Drama | 19 November 2018 (France)

Storyline:

Strange things are happening at a school in France, something unknown is approaching, something enchanting and dangerous. In a dream-like timelessness, children dance the tango and recite poems. All at once, Daniel is alone with Marthe.

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Kidnapped Home 2002

Kidnapped Home 2002

Kidnapped Home 2002

Kidnapped Home 2002
Únos domú (original title)
1h 43min | Adventure, Drama | 18 April 2002 (Czech Republic)

Storyline:

Twelve-year-old Libor lost his parents in an automobile accident. He lives in luxury at the house of his rich uncle and aunt, has everything but lives a life barren of emotion. On the way back from a party at the boarding school for the children of the wealthy, Libor is kidnapped and held for ransom. However, Libor escapes his kidnappers and gets to a small railway station in South Bohemia. This is where the Panenka family lives, and after various emotional twists the boy realizes that he has found a home. And truly so, because they are mistaking him for someone else.

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The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone 2009

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone 2009

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone 2009

The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone 2009
R | 1h 30min | Drama | 3 August 2009 (USA)

Storyline:

Tony Luke, Jr. stars as Joey Nardone, an out-of-shape boxer, who after 8 years in prison for an unfortunate accident leaves prison and gets a shot at redemption by fighting for one young boy’s future – 14 year old Jesus. Joey and Jesus begin a relationship that gives them both a new and inspired life with a purpose: to only “fight for the right.”

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Careful He Might Hear You 1983

Careful He Might Hear You 1983

Careful He Might Hear You 1983

Careful He Might Hear You 1983
Careful, He Might Hear You (original title)
PG | 1h 50min | Drama | 15 June 1984 (USA)

Storyline:

His mother dead, PS lives in Sydney with working-class Aunt Lila and Uncle George. When he’s six or eight, his posh Aunt Vanessa descends from England. Named a co-guardian by PS’s feckless, absent father, she asserts her rights and convinces Lila to have PS live with her weekdays. PS is happy at Lila’s, playing with children, running about, speaking up. At Vanessa’s, there’s a regimen of private school, round vowels, piano and riding lessons, and lonely indoor play with fancy toys. He’s miserable and when he objects, she sues for complete custody. Will anyone listen to him? And will he take on Vanessa’s challenges to find out who he is and to love someone?

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White Water Summer 1987

White Water Summer 1987

White Water Summer 1987

White Water Summer 1987
PG | 1h 30min | Adventure, Drama | 10 July 1987 (USA)

Storyline:

The story of a shy boy who gets convinced by his parents to spend a few summer days in the mountains. So, he joins a group, and the vacation begins. Unfortunately, things turn out to be a little tough for our small friend.

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