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A Good Boy (2008)
Director: Torsten C. Fischer
Cast: Klaus J. Behrendt, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Gabriela Maria Schmeide, Sandro Lohmann
Runtime90 min
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After his mother's death, 17-year-old Sven moves in with his dad Achim, a taxi driver, who had divorced his mother several years earlier. It is not easy for Achim to get used to an adolescent around the house, especially since Sven hardly speaks to him. But Sven does well in school, and Achim hopes that time will bring them closer together. It is Achim's girlfriend Julia who first senses that something is wrong with Sven. Why, she wonders, does he always hang around with young boys? Why does not he have any friends his own age? She suspects that he is gay. The truth, however, is somewhat more nuanced - and chilling: Sven has pedophile tendencies. Proof is soon found on videos that shock and sicken Achim. Sven himself is shattered and regrets his actions. Julia suggests therapy, but Achim is convinced that he and Sven can handle this together. But he is wrong. Though Sven practically begs his father to lock him up in his room, Achim has confidence in his son.
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A Good Boy (2008), directed by Torsten C. Fischer, is a critically acclaimed German drama that explores the disturbing topic of pedophilia. While the film has received praise for its nuanced and thoughtful handling of a sensitive subject, it has also been met with a somewhat divided audience reception, as evidenced by its IMDb rating of 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%.
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This 2008 German drama directed by Torsten C. Fischer offers a nuanced, thought-provoking exploration of a complex and challenging subject matter, anchored by powerful performances from actors like Klaus J. Behrendt and Sebastian Urzendowsky. The film delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a young man grappling with his own disturbing impulses, providing a sensitive and insightful perspective on a difficult topic.