In 1939 the 13-year-old Carl arrives at the lighthouse Lågskär in the Åland Islands, for a position as lighthouse disciple. He is trained by the demanding lighthouse keeper.
Iluzija 2004
1h 47min | Drama | 30 May 2007 (Poland)
Storyline
Marko has a poet’s sensibilities in Veles, a town in war-torn Macedonia. His sister is a bully, his mom’s a doormat, and his dad is a striking factory worker who drinks and plays bingo. At school, Marko is tormented by thuggish fellow students, led by the loutish Levi, the son of a police captain. Marko’s teacher of Macedonian, a Bosnian, sees promise in Marko’s writing and gives the lad hope that he can someday escape Veles. A chance friendship with a thief who’s passing through town furthers Marko’s education. Is hope a mirage? What sort of fatherland is Macedonia?
Rich Hill 2014
1h 31min | Documentary, Biography, Drama | 1 August 2014 (USA)
Storyline
Rich Hill intimately chronicles the turbulent lives of three boys living in an impoverished Midwestern town and the fragile family bonds that sustain them.
Lakki 1992
1h 42min | Drama | 19 March 1992 (Norway)
Storyline
Surreal tale of a friendless, lonely boy who dreams of escape from a broken home with an neglectful, promiscuous. alcoholic mother and self-centered, clueless, absent father.
Malizia 1973
1h 38min | Comedy, Fantasy | 29 March 1973 (Italy)
Storyline:
A widower and his sons fall in love with Angela (Laura Antonelli), the beautiful housekeeper. Each man uses his particular way to approach and capture the – apparently innocent and naive – young woman, and to see more of her sexy body. But only one of them succeeds in dominating and conquering her.
How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) 2015
1h 20min | Drama | 8 April 2016 (Hungary)
Storyline:
After the loss of both parents, 11 years old Oat faces an uncertain future when his older brother must submit to Thailand’s annual military draft lottery. Unable to convince his brother to do whatever he can to change his fate, Oat takes matters into his own hands resulting in unexpected consequences. Based on the stories from the bestselling book Sightseeing by Rattawut Lapcharoensap, the film is set in the economic fringes of Bangkok and examines the joys and challenges of growing up in contemporary Thailand. HOW TO WIN AT CHECKERS (EVERY TIME) is director Josh Kim’s debut feature film.
Ang lihim ni Antonio 2008
1h 57min | Crime, Drama | 13 February 2008 (Philippines)
Also Known As: Antonio’s Secret
Storyline:
Adolescent curiosities and sexual explorations of a 15-year-old boy named Antonio who’s just coming to terms with his sexuality. Through Antonio’s mother and friends, we get an interesting look at what people in Manila think about homosexuality and gay people. Antonio’s life takes a turn when his uncle comes to stay with him and his mother
Montanha 2015
1h 30min | Drama | 19 November 2015 (Portugal)
Storyline:
a visually intense and poetic coming-of-age film portrays the fourteen-years-old David who is forced to become the man of the house while his grandfather lives last days in hospital.