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The Boy Below (2003)
Director: Morten Giese
Cast: Luke McQuillan, Mads Mikkelsen, Malene Schwartz, Helle Fagralid
Runtime30 min
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Anders is 10 years old and has one great passion: diving. He is going on holiday to Greece with his dad, whose behaviour is erratic due to his heavy drinking. They are secretive about their holiday, because the social welfare would stop them going if they knew. Only Grandmother knows. In Greece, Anders takes up his diving, but Dad isn't able to keep himself sober, and consequently Anders has nobody to turn to.
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The Boy Below is a 2003 drama film directed by Morten Giese that has received a mixed critical reception. While details on awards recognition are unavailable, the film has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10, indicating a moderately positive audience response.
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Fans of intimate family dramas and the work of director Morten Giese will appreciate the poignant, understated exploration of a father-son relationship in the 2003 film The Boy Below. Featuring a standout performance from Mads Mikkelsen as the troubled father, the film offers a nuanced and empathetic look at the challenges of parenting and the resilience of a young boy navigating his father's alcoholism.