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The Horse Boy (2009)

UNRATED  93 min  -  Documentary
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OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY chronicles the journey of the Isaacson family as they travel through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son... See full summary »

Director:

Michel Orion Scott

Stars:

Simon Baron-Cohen, Temple Grandin and Roy Richard Grinker
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The Horse Boy -- An intensely personal yet epic spiritual quest, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through the breathtaking steppes of Mongolia in an attempt to find shamanic healing for him. The Horse Boy -- The journey of the Isaacson family as they travel through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. The Horse Boy -- Trailer for this film about a family that travels to Mongolia in hopes of a miracle for their autistic boy
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Cast

Credited cast:
Simon Baron-Cohen Simon Baron-Cohen ...
Himself (as Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen)
Temple Grandin ...
Herself (as Dr. Temple Grandin)
Roy Richard Grinker Roy Richard Grinker ...
Himself
Rowan Isaacson Rowan Isaacson ...
Himself
Rupert Isaacson Rupert Isaacson ...
Himself - Narrator
Kristin Neff Kristin Neff ...
Herself
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OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY chronicles the journey of the Isaacson family as they travel through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. This film delves into the strange world of autism, horses, shamanism, and Mongolia while telling the story of a family that will go to the end of the earth to find a way into their son's life. Written by Michel O. Scott  

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Plot Keywords:

Mongolia | Shamanism | Shaman | Autistic Son | Travel  | See more »

Taglines:

A father's quest to heal his son. See more »

Genres:

Documentary

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Dox: hästpojken See more »

Filming Locations:

Inner Mongolia, China See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$160,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,554 (USA) (4 October 2009) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$155,984 (USA) (7 February 2010)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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