The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

08/15/1986 (US) • 1h 54m

Drama, Family, Fantasy

A very special love. And a very special magic. But is it real magic or just an illusion?

Overview

Milly and Louis, and their recently-widowed mom, Charlene, move to a new neighborhood. Once there, they all deal with a variety of personal problems, but Milly finds a friend in Eric, her autistic next door neighbor. Eric has a fascination with flight, and as the story progresses, he exerts an enthralling force of change on all those around him.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

$7,177,431.00

Keywords

autism

flight

widowed mother

autistic

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