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The Friends

The Friends

1994 · Movie · 1h 53m

Synopsis

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Ratings

SourceRatingWeight
IMDb7.2/1071%
TMDB7.0/1027 votes29%
Balasaur Score71100%

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Themes