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Boy Called Dad

Original title: Boy Called Dad
German title: Boy Called Dad*
Great Britain, 2009

Director: Percival, Brian
Production company: Made Up North Productions
Age recommendation: 9 years and up

Synopsis:
A Boy Called Dad tells the story of Robbie, a 14 year old boy who becomes a father. Neglected and rejected by his own father Joe, Robbie snatches his son and goes on the run hoping to get to Ireland. When Joe follows both have to face up to the reality of the past and what it means to be a dad.

Comments:
A Boy Called Dad is directed by double BAFTA winning Brian Percival and written by BAFTA winner Julie Rutterford.

Festivals:
Du Grain a Demoudre 2010 (awarded)

World sales address/es:
Works (GB)