The Boy Turns Man (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1972, The Boy Turns Man is a drama film directed by Lyudmil Kirkov, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The action centers on Ran and his schoolmates who are in the last year of school. They are only a few days away from the day when they will have to make a decisive choice: what are they going to be, and what is more important, how are they going to live? In the whirlpool of meetings with different people and mainly with three women, the filmmakers are trying to see the future of their main character. His schoolmate Mariana wants to lead him into family life. The pop singer Neli is the very incarnation of adventurism. However, he is most deeply touched by the salesgirl in the near-by coffee shop Tintyava. This is a wordless affair in which each glance exchanged betrays the piercing excitement of impossible love.
Who’s in it. The Boy Turns Man stars Nevena Kokanova as Tinka, Filip Trifonov as Ran, Sashka Bratanova as Mariana and Kiril Gospodinov as Filip K. Filipov, Tinka's Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Boy Turns Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy Turns Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy Turns Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy Turns Man (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy Turns Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy Turns Man worth watching?
- The Boy Turns Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Boy Turns Man?
- The Boy Turns Man stars Nevena Kokanova, Filip Trifonov, Sashka Bratanova, Kiril Gospodinov and Anton Karastoyanov.
- When was The Boy Turns Man released?
- The Boy Turns Man was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.