Star Boys
5.6
2017
1 hr 21 min
Drama
, Family
Through the eyes of two 12-year-old boys, the sexual revolution arrives in a conservative and religious small town in Northern Finland.
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- Cast：
- Olavi Angervo , Pihla Viitala , Malla Malmivaara , Eeva-Maija Haukinen , Elina Korhonen
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Reviews
Too much of everything
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The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
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It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.
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The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
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