This Boy's Life
A resilient teen in Seattle plots his own escape as his mother’s new husband turns violent, forcing the family to confront a brutal abuse that threatens their chance at a better life.
“He looked like the ideal husband. He seemed like the perfect father. That's just what they needed. But that's not what they got.”
Synopsis
A son and his mother move to Seattle in search of a better life. There, the mother meets a man who appears to be courteous and well-mannered. However, the situation deteriorates when the man is revealed to be abusive, putting their lives at risk. As the mother fights to hold onto hope amid the hardship, the son begins to devise a plan to flee the dangerous circumstances.
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Edited by Jim ClarkShot by David WatkinScored by Carter BurwellDesigned by Stephen J Lineweaver
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1993 · Box office
Grossed $4.1M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$4.1M
Opening weekend: $74K — 2% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $110K — 3% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3 theaters
Also known as
- Die Geschichte einer Jugendde
- Blessures secrètesfr
- Voglia di ricominciareit
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