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The Tough Guys

2013 · 74 min

A gentle, earnest story about childhood resilience and friendship that balances tough moments with warmth and hope.

Directed by: Christian Lo
Genres: Family
Starring: Sondre Blakstad Henriksen, Regine Stokkevåg Eide, Martin Røsjorde Linstad

Overview: 11-year old Modulf thinks he is a super hero. Every day he is bullied by the toughest guys at school. And that's fine. Because if Modulf is the one being bullied, the other children won't be. Lise, a new girl in class, does not agree with Modulf's theories. She cares, and creates havoc in the ranks - and suddenly she is the one who must be saved.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, friendship, isolation, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Directed by: Christian Lo
Genres: Family
Starring: Sondre Blakstad Henriksen, Regine Stokkevåg Eide, Martin Røsjorde Linstad

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
friendship
isolation
family
healing
Places: school
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none