Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.
Casts Keeley Hawes, Ben Miles, Andrew Byrne, Sheila Hancock, Lorraine Pilkington, Duncan Preston, Clive Mantle, Asa Butterfield, Andy Pointon, Chris Larkin
MOVIE COMMENTS
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Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love
Benny & Joon
Ben X
The Black Balloon
Being There
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Mercury Rising
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