A Boy Called Po

2016
PG
1h 35m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.8K

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After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.

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After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.After his wife dies of cancer, an overworked engineer struggles to care for his son with autism. His son in response to bullying regresses into a fantasy world escape.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 10 wins & 3 nominations

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Trivia
The inspiration to make the film came from the director's son, who was diagnosed with autism. He considers the film as a love letter to his son.

Quotes
Po: Don't be afraid daddy.
David Wilson: Don't be afraid of what, pal?
Po: Don't be afraid of me.
Po: I don't want people to be afraid of me.
Po: Don't be afraid of me, daddy.
David Wilson: I'm not afraid of you.
David Wilson: Daddy's not afraid, not anymore

Soundtracks
Dancing With Your Shadow
Music by Burt Bacharach
Lyrics by Billy Mann
Performed by Sheryl Crow

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6/10

An Interesting Study of Autism

An autistic son makes life difficult and also a joy for a father who lost his wife and found himself struggling to cope with work, his son's education, and the lack of understanding the "normal" world has for this condition.