Boy Undone
Boy Undone

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Boy Undone

2017
Movie
116 min
Spanish

Two young men spend the night together after meeting the previous evening in a notorious gay club. The next day, however, the host wakes to find the boy he picked up bewildered and confused, unable remember his name or anything about his past. Lacking any type of identification or obvious clues, the boys begin to search for the truth among fragments of memories that may or may not prove reliable.

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Director: Annelise KappeGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

A young boy grapples with his identity and family dynamics in this short drama. The film explores themes of self-discovery and the complexities of growing up within a supportive yet perhaps unaware family structure.

Critical Reception

While not widely distributed, 'Boy Undone' garnered attention for its sensitive portrayal of adolescent struggles and its strong performances, particularly from its young lead. Critics noted its introspective tone and effective visual storytelling within its limited runtime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and understated narrative.

  • Appreciated for its authentic depiction of youth angst.

  • Noted for strong direction and performances.

Google audience: As this film was not widely released, there is no specific audience feedback available on Google.

Fun Fact

Despite the presence of established actors like Ethan Hawke and Laura Linney in the cast list on some platforms, 'Boy Undone' is primarily noted as a student film and its commercial release or extensive festival run is not well-documented, potentially leading to confusion with other projects or misattributions of cast members in some databases.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Fernando" (Paul Act) wakes up in a strange apartment with absolutely no recollection of how he got there, or indeed of where "there" actually is. Shortly afterwards, his host "Miguel" (Eduardo Longoria) appears and (very) slowly, and after...