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Movie · 1986

The Boy Who Could Fly

A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?

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Melancholic hopeful Gentle fantasy Grief and healing Outsider friendship Family drama Coming of age

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Release
1986
Runtime
114 min

Synopsis

Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.

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