For this coming-of-age story about a youngster growing up in and around London during WWII, director John Boorman drew on his own childhood experiences. The nightly blasts create a terrifying spectacle for little Billy Rowan, but they also provide opportunity for morning rummaging amid the ruins with friends. While Billy is on stage, his family strives to stay together as they deal with the horrors and losses of war.
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For this coming-of-age story about a youngster growing up in and around London during WWII, director John Boorman drew on his own childhood experiences. The nightly blasts create a terrifying spectacle for little Billy Rowan, but they also provide opportunity for morning rummaging amid the ruins with friends. While Billy is on stage, his family strives to stay together as they deal with the horrors and losses of war.
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