Mallboy


1h 24m 2000

Brief Synopsis

15-year-old slacker Shaun escapes from his unhappy home life by doing drugs, shoplifting and hanging out at the local mall near his Melbourne suburb. When his father is released from prison, Shaun hopes to bond with him, but is quickly rejected. Faced with these unhappy realities, Shaun decides he m

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Australian Film Commission (AFC)
Distribution Company
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

Synopsis

15-year-old slacker Shaun escapes from his unhappy home life by doing drugs, shoplifting and hanging out at the local mall near his Melbourne suburb. When his father is released from prison, Shaun hopes to bond with him, but is quickly rejected. Faced with these unhappy realities, Shaun decides he must remove himself from his family if his life is going to improve.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Australian Film Commission (AFC)
Distribution Company
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States May 2000

Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight) May 10-21, 2000.

Shown at Melbourne International Film Festival (Closing Night) July 19 - August 6, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for musician Vincent Giarrusso.

aspect ratio 1:1.85

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Melbourne International Film Festival (Closing Night) July 19 - August 6, 2000.)

Released in United States May 2000 (Shown at Cannes International Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight) May 10-21, 2000.)