The Sunshine Boy
Sólskinsdrengurinn
Synopsis
A Mother's Courage (aka The Sunshine Boy) is a moving, compassionate portrayal of a mother's desperate quest to understand the perplexing condition that controls her son. A journey through different countries, where every stop-over opens a new path into the depths of autism - and places her son in a strikingly different perspective as it reaches the end.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
- Original Title
- Sólskinsdrengurinn
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
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Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Director
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What is The Sunshine Boy about?
A Mother's Courage (aka The Sunshine Boy) is a moving, compassionate portrayal of a mother's desperate quest to understand the perplexing condition that controls her son. A journey through different countries, where every stop-over opens a new path into the depths of autism - and places her son in a strikingly different perspective as it reaches the end.
Who directed The Sunshine Boy?
The Sunshine Boy was directed by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.
Who stars in The Sunshine Boy?
The principal cast of The Sunshine Boy includes Not specified.
When was The Sunshine Boy released and how long is it?
The Sunshine Boy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.