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Dear Frankie (2004)

Dear Frankie (2004)
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Directed by Shona Auerbach, Dear Frankie revolves around nine-year-old Frankie (Jack McElhone) and his mother, Lizzie (Emily Mortimer). The mother and son duo have been on the run for as long as Frankie, who has been deaf for years, can remember. In an effort to protect Frankie from the truth -- that a psychotic father, whose physical abuse caused his hearing loss, is at the root of their constant need to move from one home to the next -- Lizzie pens a series of letters from Frankie's "father" in hopes of assuaging his curiosity. However, when Frankie becomes convinced that his father is taking a break from his exotic adventures and making his way back home, Lizzie must make a tough decision: find another way to pacify Frankie's desire to meet his father or tell him the awful truth. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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Starring:
Emily MortimerJack McElhone, (more)
Director(s):
Shona Auerbach
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Dear Frankie

Directed by Shona Auerbach, Dear Frankie revolves around nine-year-old Frankie (Jack McElhone) and his mother, Lizzie (Emily Mortimer). The mother and son duo have been on the run for as long as Frankie, who has been deaf for years, can remember. In an effort to protect Frankie from the truth -- that a psychotic father, whose physical abuse caused his hearing loss, is at the root of their constant need to move from one home to the next -- Lizzie pens a series of letters from Frankie's "father" in hopes of assuaging his curiosity. However, when Frankie becomes convinced that his father is taking a break from his exotic adventures and making his way back home, Lizzie must make a tough decision: find another way to pacify Frankie's desire to meet his father or tell him the awful truth. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
105 mins

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Director(s):
Shona Auerbach
Writer(s):
Andrea GibbShona Auerbach
Producer(s):
Caroline Wood
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Situations, Watch With Your Teen, Adult Language)
Categories:
Independent Films
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    Susan W.

    This is a beautiful movie that brings to life a mother's love for her son and the length she will go to protect him physically and mentally. A love story tied in that is subtle yet deeply moving. If you enjoy movies with excellent actors and a meaningful plot, rent it.

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    Linda D.

    Just splendiferous! Real tear jerker though - Beautiful Scottish film - great music through-out (including a great Jesse Harris tune) & absolutely gut-wrenching top notch peformances by ALL. Gerard Butler is to swoon for.

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    Sabrina S.

    I never finished couldn't tolerate the boys voice over accent.

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