Boy A

Synopsis

BOY A is a fictional story starring Andrew Garfield (Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle theatre awards winner 2006) as Jack. His involvement in the murder of another child means Jack, at 24, has spent most of his young life in juvenile prisons. Released from prison into an unrecognizable adult world, Jack is given a new name, new job, new home; a new life. But anonymity is both a blessing and a curse as Jack has to contend with not being able to tell the people he gets to know, and love, of his true past and the monstrous secret he must keep hidden. The drama also stars acclaimed actor and director Peter Mullan (The Magdalene Sisters, Children of Men) as Terry, Jack’s care worker and the only person he can really trust. Co-starring Shaun Evans (Teachers) and Katie Lyons (Green Wing), BOY A is based on the award-winning novel by Jonathan Trigell, has been adapted for the screen by writer Mark O’Rowe and is directed by John Crowley (Pinter’s Celebration, Intermission).

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  • Vivid 'Boy A' Stands Out In a Crowd

    The Washington Post has posted a review of 'Boy A'. The film stars Andrew Garfield in a 'haunting' performance, and is directed by John Crowley. The film screened at Toronto International Film Festival and is finaly opening in theaters nationwide.

    "...It's in the shattering final moments of "Boy A" that I realized the source of the mixed feelings that had simmered for so long about this accomplished, thoroughly absorbing film: It's beautiful. I loved it. And it broke my heart..."

    Read the full review here. 

  • Boy A When the past gets in the way of a promising future

    The Seattle Times Newspaper has posted a review of the film 'Boy A'. Directed by John Crowley, the film follows a young ex-con Jack, newly released from serving a prison sentence for a murder he committed as a child.

    "Indeed, "Boy A" is one of those rare movies that takes the idea of rehabilitation seriously. In the end, it may present a worst-case scenario, but it does so with unusual depth and conviction."

    Read the full review here.  

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