A slow, uneasy coming-of-age story that simmers with tension and sadness, anchored by a volatile stepfather and a boy's struggle to escape.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 | |
| Horror | 2 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 9 | |
| Romance | 2 | |
| Tension | 6 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 5 | |
| Emotional weight | 8 |
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