Boy’s world is centered on the legend of his absent father, . In Boy's mind, his dad is a samurai, a deep-sea treasure hunter, and a close personal friend of Michael Jackson. The reality is far grimmer: Alamein has been in prison for robbery.
In the end, Boy stops trying to be his father’s "soldier" and starts being a big brother again. The film closes with a famous, high-energy —a blend of Maori culture and 80s pop—symbolizing the messy, beautiful way Boy has finally integrated his heritage with his dreams. Boy (2010)
: Alamein is more of a child than Boy is. He spends his days digging holes, wearing a cape, and trying to act "tough" while neglecting Rocky. Boy’s world is centered on the legend of
Watch how Boy's vibrant imagination brings his hero-version of his father to life in this clip: New Zealand Film Commission YouTube• Feb 10, 2010 If you're interested, I can also: In the end, Boy stops trying to be
In 1984, on the sun-drenched East Coast of New Zealand, 11-year-old (Alamein Jr.) lives in a world built of vibrant imagination and Michael Jackson dance moves. While his grandmother is away, Boy is the "man of the house" on their small farm, looking after his younger brother Rocky —who quietly believes he has dangerous superpowers—and a handful of cousins. The Hero Legend