The Book of Henry
“Never leave things undone.”
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Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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This film feels like a heavy, emotional journey through the complexities of family love and moral duty. It's an unsettling, earnest exploration of a mother's desperate resolve, building a quiet tension that culminates in a truly heartbreaking, yet propulsive, experience.
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