Milo (2012)

Milo, an isolated 10-year-old boy with 'sensitive skin', lives a life rigidly controlled by his father. Sparked by his first friendship, he runs away from home to attend the school camping ... See full summary »

Directors:

Berend Boorsma, Roel Boorsma

Writers:

Berend Boorsma, Roel Boorsma

Stars:

Stuart Graham, Mark O'Regan, Jer O'Leary

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Stuart Graham	...	Brand Mulder
Mark O'Regan	...	Connor
Jer O'Leary	...	Mickey
Laura Vasiliu	...	Nadia Mulder
Janet Moran	...	Roisin Murphy
Norma Sheahan	...	Female Garda
Lorcan Bonner	...	Milo Mulder
Dolf de Vries	...	Lucas Mulder
Rachel Hynes	...	Caitlin
Henry Carroll	...	Patrick
Charlotte Bradley	...	Star
Marta Silva	...	Portuguese Girl
Matthew Donohoe	...	Tommy
João Patricio Gomes	...	Portuguese Shop Owner (as João Patricio)

Storyline

Milo, an isolated 10-year-old boy with 'sensitive skin', lives a life rigidly controlled by his father. Sparked by his first friendship, he runs away from home to attend the school camping trip - but never arrives. He falls into the hands of an ageing criminal couple, with whom he enjoys pure freedom from constraint - until he learns the shocking truth about his skin condition. Filled with doubt about his father's love for him, Milo must try to come to terms with who he really is.

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Plot Keywords:

sheltered childhood | controlling father | trauma | kidnapping | father son relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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User Reviews

don't think what about this film was lost in the translation this time

using google's translate, digesting parts of the 5 dutch critics for movie lovers' easier understanding of this film. by the way, there are very nice photos from this film. judging from the critics' general comments and the photos, it's more than enough for us to say, this film is definitely worth watching: "Conclusion: With the brothers Milo Boorsma make a nice debut that is both for children and adults. Despite the sometimes accentuated contrasts is a beautiful film with a coherent story, a good cast and great camera work shows that European co-productions can turn out very well." "However, the (large) part where Milo staying with the outlaws, makes up for it: that's funny, airy and moving. The camera work of the Dutch 'director of photography' Frank van den Eeden is beautiful and Lorcan Bonner, who plays Milo, is pleasant to look at. It makes Milo all in all a likable cross between a fairy tale and a coming off age movie, about beauty ideals and misfits, ideal images and unconditional love. In the past Cinekid Festival, where he was shown, as the opening film was awarded by Milo MovieSquad jury as Best International Children's."

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Netherlands]

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 2012 (Netherlands)

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Samson Films, A Private View, Fu Works

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1