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The Boys Are Back (2009)

Directed by: Scott Hicks

Cast: Clive Owen, George MacKay, Laura Fraser, Nicholas McAnulty, Emma Booth

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OFF-SALE: Tue Sep 15, 6:00 PM – VISA SCREENING ROOM (ELGIN)
Fri Sep 18, 4:15 PM – SCOTIABANK THEATRE 1

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Synopsis: Based on the memoir by Simon Carr, Scott Hicks (Shine) directs The Boys Are Back, inspired by the poignant, comic and uplifting true story of a man who must suddenly raise his two sons alone. After the untimely passing of his second wife, the ill-prepared Joe (Clive Owen), who is dealing with his own loss, is confronted with the daily challenges of parenthood while coping with his young son Artie's expressions of grief. They are soon joined by Harry, Joe's teenage son from his first marriage, who brings his own personal "baggage" into the mix.

Programme: Special Presentations

Language: English

Country: Australia/United Kingdom

Runtime: 104 minutes

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