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The Scouting Book for Boys (2010)

2010-03-19 · 1h 33m · EN
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Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.

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Jack ThorneWriterTom HarperDirector

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Thomas TurgooseThomas TurgooseDavidHolliday GraingerHolliday GraingerEmilySusan LynchSusan LynchSharonSteven MackintoshSteven MackintoshDI KertzerRafe SpallRafe SpallSteveTony MaudsleyTony MaudsleyJimLorraine BruceLorraine BruceBettySusan EarlSusan EarlWPCNicholas SidiNicholas SidiPatrickStewart BevanStewart BevanFrankEwen MacIntoshEwen MacIntoshCharlieAnn ElsleyAnn ElsleyLucy

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What is The Scouting Book for Boys about?

Thomas Turgoose (This Is England) stars as David, a young boy who lives a carefree life on a coastal caravan park with his best friend Emily (Holliday Grainger). When David learns that Emily is being forced to move away, he helps her hide out in a remote cave on the beach. But as David watches the police close in on his missing friend, their innocent secret takes on a life of its own. When the real reason Emily wants to escape comes to light, David's world is shattered. Swept up in a situation out of his control, and with his feelings for his best friend growing stranger by the day, David is forced to take action.

How long is The Scouting Book for Boys?

The Scouting Book for Boys has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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