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200211 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Freedom Of Expression

Ouverture

200211 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three young boys chase a yellow kite through open fields, finding joy and adventure as they escape the challenges of daily life.

Freedom Of Expression

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Three young boys chase a yellow kite through open fields, finding joy and adventure as they escape the challenges of daily life.

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Tom Hooper

Tom Hooperdirector

John Durkincast

Christian Fostercast

Tom Stansfieldcast

Tamsin Oliviercast

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Three boys chase a yellow kite through open fields. The kite offers them a brief escape from daily life. As they run, they experience joy and camaraderie. The film, directed by Tom Hooper in 2002, captures moments of childhood imagination. Over 11 minutes, it shows how play can provide relief from challenges. The setting emphasizes the simplicity of their adventure.

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