The Mudge Boy
“Duncan Mudge has a secret…”
DramaRomance
Chronicling the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old misfit who—while vying for the attention of his vacant father—struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death.
VIBE
A deeply affecting, quietly devastating portrait of a young boy navigating profound loss and burgeoning identity in a harsh rural landscape. It's a film that lingers, marked by its raw emotional honesty and understated performances.
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