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The Sunshine Boy (2009)
Directed by: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
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Sat Sep 12, 5:15 PM – AMC 10 [Add to Google Calendar] [Add to iCal]
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Synopsis: This is a moving, compassionate portrayal of a mother's desperate quest to understand autism, the perplexing condition that controls her son. By taking a journey through different countries and cultures, the film deals with autism in a deeply comprehensive way and considers it on a global scope.
Programme: Real to Reel
Language: Icelandic, English
Country: Iceland
Runtime: 103 minutes
 

 

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