Flying
Flying

Flying

1988Movie119 minJapanese

A young woman aspires to be a motorboat racing champion.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jonas GrimasGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young boy, Tommy, struggling with his parents' divorce, finds solace and a sense of purpose when he befriends a gifted inventor and his daughter. He becomes involved in a local inventor's competition, which offers him a chance to escape his difficult home life and prove himself.

Critical Reception

Flying received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its heartfelt performances and themes of overcoming adversity, others found the narrative to be predictable and somewhat formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching exploration of a child's resilience.
  • Noted for the earnest performances of its young cast.
  • Criticized for a conventional storyline that offered few surprises.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Flying' is not widely documented, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

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The film was shot in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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