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The Scouting Book for Boys

2010 · 1 h 33 min
Directed by Tom Harper · Canada · Canadian Cinema
ThrillerDrama

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Cast

Thomas Turgoose Holliday Grainger Ruth Wellman Ewen MacIntosh Ann Elsley Rafe Spall

Credits

Written by: Jack Thorne

Plot

Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach.

Sinekatalog’s take

Two kids hide in a seaside cave when one is to be sent away, but the game turns dangerous. A moody British thriller-drama on childhood loyalty, with a vivid coastal setting.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (1,085 votes)
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