The Boy Who Could Fly
A family moves to a new neighborhood where a girl named Milly befriends her neighbor, a nonverbal boy named Eric. As they navigate their own personal struggles and feelings of loss, they form a deep bond that helps them both find strength. It is a gentle story about connection and finding hope in unexpected places.
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A family moves to a new neighborhood where a girl named Milly befriends her neighbor, a nonverbal boy named Eric. As they navigate their own personal struggles and feelings of loss, they form a deep bond that helps them both find strength. It is a gentle story about connection and finding hope in unexpected places.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long takes and a slow narrative pace typical of 1980s family dramas. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryMilly and her family see a boy being restrained and put in a straitjacket.
- Approx.ScaryMilly falls from a bridge and loses consciousness.
- Approx.SomeThe family's dog is hit by a car.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Milly and Eric help each other feel less alone?
- 2Why do you think it was important for Milly to stay close to her friend even when things were difficult?
- 3How did the characters show courage when facing their problems?
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