Movie

The Boy in the Mirror

2014 · 78 min

A playful, imaginative childhood adventure with a magical twist, light and warm but with a gentle cautionary edge.

Overview: What child has never dreamed of having a double, someone who would do all of the annoying things in his place? Seeing his reflection get out of the mirror into the real world, this dream comes true for the fearless boy Fernando. Odnanref, his double, presents himself as a solution to all his problems. Adaptation of a successful Brazilian novel written by Fernando Sabino.
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, coming-of-age, family, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
family
friendship
immigration
Places: small town
home
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none