Dream Boy (2008)

Chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.

Director:

James Bolton

Writers:

James Bolton, Jim Grimsley (novel)

Stars:

Stephan Bender, Maximillian Roeg, Thomas Jay Ryan

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
Stephan Bender	...	Nathan
Maximillian Roeg	...	Roy (as Max Roeg)
Thomas Jay Ryan	...	Harland Davies
Diana Scarwid	...	Vivian Davies
Randy Wayne	...	Burke
Owen Beckman	...	Randy
Tom Gilroy	...	Preacher John
Rooney Mara	...	Evelyn (as Tricia Mara)
Rickie Lee Jones	...	Roy's Mother
Nick Ericson	...	Brother Will

Storyline

Chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | religion | bus driver | barn | closeted gay man | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, and some violence including a rape - involving teens

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 December 2008 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Kluk snu

Filming Locations:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,243 (USA) (26 March 2010)

Gross:

$6,319 (USA) (25 June 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dream Boy The Movie, Dream Boy, Garbus Kroupa Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally, director James Bolton wanted to shoot the film in Portland, Oregon, but budget limitations caused Louisiana to be chosen instead.

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Goofs

When Roy is in the barn with Nathan he puts a crate of jars onto a shelf, above Nathan's head. He stops to mention going on a camping trip to Nathan. Next you see him putting one of two sacks, which were on the ground moments ago, up onto that high shelf. The second one is up there already and the crate of jars is now pushed neatly to the left.

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Soundtracks

"Remember"
Written and performed by Richard Buckner
Vocals by 'Patty Griffin' and Richard Buckner
Additional recording by Craig Ross
Mixed by Jon Marshall Smith
Published by Richard Buckner (BMI) administered by Bug
Patty Griffin appears courtesy of ATO Records

User Reviews

This great American Movie deserves a major release

Wow! What a nice surprise. Saw this gem at Newfest film festival in NYC June 12-08. Was drawn in from the very first moment. The film takes place in rural Louisiana in the mid 20th century. The film has a quiet intensity and power, is beautifully paced with excellent attention to detail, which gives it a very genuine feel. There is a simplicity and sparsity to the film that makes it feel like classic Americana, like the Last Picture Show, Hud or East of Eden or a Eudora Welty story. The two actors Stephan Bender and Maximillian Roeg that play the teenage boys are outstanding and should have very fruitful careers after this film. They give beautifully controlled nuanced performances that give the characters an honesty and depth. Diana Scarwid plays one of the boy's mother and is amazing. This actress is really underused in films and her performance here is a powerhouse and should be nominated for a best supporting Oscar. The singer Rickie Lee Jones plays the other boys mother and in a small part creates a memorable and touching character.Don't want to give too much away about the plot but the center of the story is about two teenage boys. One who just moves into town and the friendship that develops as they gravitate to one another. Keep an eye out for this film, it is a sleeper and true jewel.