Eban and Charley (2000)

After his mother dies, 15-year-old Charley must live with his unloving, bullying father. Out of loneliness, Charley strikes up an illicit romance with 29-year-old Eban. When their families find out, they must make a life-altering decision.

Director:

James Bolton

Writer:

James Bolton

Stars:

Brent Fellows, Gio Black Peter, Ellie Nicholson

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Cast

Credited cast:
Brent Fellows	...	Eban
Gio Black Peter	...	Charley (as Giovanni Andrade)
Ellie Nicholson	...	Sunshine
Drew Zeller	...	Kevin
Pam Munter	...	Eban's Mother
Ron Upton	...	Eban's Father
Nolan Chard	...	Charley's Father (as Nolan V. Chard)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Deanna Alexich	...	Girlfriend
Kali	...	Coffee Girl
Greg McMickle	...	Cab Driver
Jennifer Utley	...	Record Store Clerk

Storyline

Charley is turning 15. For the past year, since his mother's death, he has lived in Seaside, Oregon, with his stern and unloving father. It's Christmas week when Charley meets Eban, a young-looking 29-year-old teacher from Seattle, home for the holidays to see his parents. They have things in common: both sign (Charley's mother was deaf), both play the guitar, both are gay. As their relationship deepens during walks on the beach, singing, and talk of poetry, we see it from their point of view and also from the points of view of both of their fathers. Charley's loneliness gives way to happiness when he's with Eban. But what of this grown man?

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Plot Keywords:

pederasty | ephebophile | older man younger man relationship | first gay sexual experience | man boy love | 

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Taglines:

Should age really matter if you love someone?

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 June 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Eban & Charley

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,094, 16 December 2001, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$26,114, 27 January 2002

Company Credits

Production Co:

Harcamone Films,Monqui Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

User Reviews

The film promotes thought

The filmmaker's indication that Eban's behavior is part of a pattern are proposing that it is compulsive and unhealthy. Charley is portrayed as emotionally needy because of the tragic circumstances in his life. Society's strong condemnation of their relationship is presented by the boy's fathers. However, one cannot walk away from this sensitive film without compassion for Eban and Charley, perhaps even a wish that society would leave them alone if their relationship satisfies their needs. A sub-plot involving straight teenagers suggests that the film is meant to consider the feelings of human beings rather than to react automatically. The film promotes thought.