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Boy A

Crime Drama

2008, Movie, 1h 46min

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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...Mullen's Scottish...and Garfield fit well together -- both have faces you like on first sight, both have charm, both have warmth. Garfield, just now emerging as a talent to watch....

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Critic Noel Murray

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...showing how guilt and constant hounding can turn any ex-con into the desperate animal everyone presumes him to be.

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Critic Henrik Østergaard

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Et stærkt men alligevel nedtonet portræt af en skrøbelig og martret sjæl.

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Critic Kim Nilsson

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...en gripande film som varmt rekommenderas.

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Boy A tells the story of Eric Wilson, a young man released from prison after serving time for a heinous crime he committed as a child. Given a new identity as Jack Burridge, he tries to start a new life under the guidance of social worker Terry. Despite his efforts to rehabilitate, Eric's past catches up with him when a local newspaper uncovers his true identity and he becomes the subject of public scrutiny. As he struggles to come to terms with his past and navigate his new life, Eric must confront the consequences of his actions and decide whether or not to reveal the truth about himself to those he has come to care about.