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The Manual

  • 20072007
  • 15m
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Sonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric... Read allSonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old n... Read allSonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old niece from experiencing a similar fate.
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    • Sarah Spillane
    • Sarah Spillane(screenplay)
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    • Jack Thompson
    • Susie Porter
    • Niki Owen
    • Sarah Spillane
    • Sarah Spillane(screenplay)
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    • Susie Porter
    • Niki Owen
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    Jack Thompson
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    • Professor Grey
    Susie Porter
    Susie Porter
    • Older Mai
    Niki Owen
    Brett Stiller
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    Steve Le Marquand
    Steve Le Marquand
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    Sophie Gregg
    Sophie Gregg
    Sean Dwyer
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    Alex Cook
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    Lucinda Smilley
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      • June 22, 2007 (United States)
      • Australia
      • English
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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