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Mood:
- TouchingEmotional
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Plot:
- RedemptionFriendshipAdoptionHopesMind and SoulFriendsIntrospectionCustody more...
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Genres:
- DramaIndependent
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary
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Place:
- New YorkTexasUSAUrban Ghetto
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Praise:
- Award Winner
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Style:
- On the Road
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Just Like the Son, 2006
English
USA
Profile of Just Like the Son
Just Like the Son can be described as touching and emotional. The plot revolves around adoption, redemption, and hopes. The main genres are drama and independent. In terms of style, Just Like the Son has a road movie structure. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in Texas and New York. Just Like the Son takes place in contemporary times. The movie has received attention for being an award winner.
Summary of Just Like the Son
"Just Like the Son" chronicles twenty year-old Daniel Carter's (Webber) attempt to help an eight year-old, Boone (Ortiz), find a better life. Daniel First meets Boone while doing community service at an East Village grade school. The boys strike up a friendship during which Daniel learns that Boone's mother is sick and may be hospitalized. He also learns that Boone has an older sister, Charlotte, who lives in Dallas. When Boone does not show up for school a few days later, Daniel begins to ask questions and learns that Boone was placed into a temporary foster care in Upstate New York. After being turned down as an adoption candidate, and failing to convince his Father to help him gain custody, Daniel decides to rescue Boone from the orphanage. He puts all his street smarts to use and they head to Dallas. While the goal is to locate Boone's sister, the heart of the story is the unexpected bond Daniel and Boone form throughout their road trip adventure.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 29 April 2006 |
| Runtime: | 86 min |
Cast and Crew
as Daniel Carter
as Boone
as Mrs. Ponders
as Grant Bills
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