The Wizard of Loneliness

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

APPROPIATE

1988 / 111min.

Rating5.8

Genres

Drama

Synopsis

After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

Directors

Actors

Lea Thompson

David Moscow

Dylan Baker

Lance Guest

Barton Heyman

John Randolph

Lukas Haas

Betty Miller

Jason Cook

Charles White

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