Misunderstood

Misunderstood

1967 · 105 min · IT · 7.6 (73 votes)
Dir. Luigi Comencini · Starring Anthony Quayle, Stefano Colagrande, Simone Giannozzi, John Sharp, Adriana Facchetti, Rino Benini · Music Fiorenzo Carpi
Drama

Andrew's brave front convinces his father that he is unaffected by his mother's death. Playmate and protector of his little brother Miles, he is often blamed when mischief goes wrong. Only when tragedy strikes does his father recognize Andrew's true qualities.

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A quiet, devastating portrait of childhood grief. It feels like watching a storm gather in a young boy's eyes, a heavy, unspoken sadness that lingers long after the credits roll. A deeply affecting, if somber, experience.

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