child abuse,based on novel or book,coming of age

The Art of Crying (2007)

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Life is not easy for 11-year-old Allan living in South Jutland during the early 1970s. His mentally unstable father frequently threatens suicide and his mother has long since given up. It's up to Allan to keep the family together. When a rival family threatens his father's livelihood, Allan starts committing atrocious acts.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Schønau Fog
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    Mor Hanne Hedelund
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    Thomas Knuth-Winterfeldt
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    Rita Angela
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    Gitte Siem
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    Lene Tiemroth
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    Bjarne Henriksen
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    Laura Kamis Wrang

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Keywords

  • child abuse
  • based on novel or book
  • coming of age