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Age 13
Tells the story of Andrew, a 13-year-old whose mother dies and leaves him with an indifferent step-father. Andrew, receiving only hostility from his classmates and step-father, begins to steal. An understanding counselor at school helps Andrew reform and readjust.
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Plot Summary
A sensitive young boy, living in London during World War II, struggles to adapt to his new life with relatives after his parents are evacuated. He finds solace in exploring the bombed-out city and forming an unlikely friendship with a German airman who has crash-landed.
Critical Reception
Age 13 is a poignant and somewhat melancholic drama that captures the anxieties and resilience of childhood during wartime. While not a major cinematic event, it offered a moving portrayal of a child's perspective on conflict and loss.
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Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a child's emotional journey.
Noted for its atmospheric depiction of wartime London.
Considered a thoughtful, albeit somber, drama.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on the novel 'The Boy and the Falling Leaf' by Eleanor Graham.
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