The Scouting Book for Boys (2009)
This independent British film stars Thomas Turgoose, best known as the kid from This Is England (2006). Two friends that live on an holiday park that their parents work on try to come to terms with adult emotions and relationships.
This is not your average coming of age tale and the final third of the film in particular has a dark side to it. While the film has a slightly slow pace has an excellent tone and atmosphere that pulls you in as events spiral out of control. There is a real depth to this film as we see the main characters struggling with a situation they can no longer control and unrequited love. Overall it is a well made film with interesting subject matter but is probably not for younger viewers.
4/5 a low budget gem
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