Two young boys are usurped from being the head of their gang of children. Their father is fired and arrested for this, and they are sent to live with their uncle, only to spend their time thinking of ways to escape back home.
Is this for you? If you have the patience for a slow-moving, black-and-white drama about kids losing their footing in the world, you’ll probably find something to love here. It’s quiet. It’s very, very quiet. But if you’re looking for a quick plot or anything resembling high-stakes action, you’re going to be bored out ...
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"Is this for you? If you have the patience for a slow-moving, black-and-white drama about kids losing their footing in the world, you’ll probably find something to love here. It’s quiet. It’s very, very quiet. But if you’re looking for a quick plot or anything resembling high-stakes action, you’re going to be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. This isn't exactly Hair Trigger Stuff, let’s put it that way. The whole thing starts with these two boys who are basically kings of their little s..."
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