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The Wild Boys

Bertrand Mandico · 2017 · Film

1h 51m · Drama, Adventure, Fantasy

In 3 Achriom libraries

This work explores the tumultuous journey of youth as they grapple with the aftermath of their violent actions on a strange, transformative island.

IntenseContemporaryThe Loss of Innocence Through ViolenceSupernatural Transformation and Its ConsequencesExploration of Masculinity and IdentityColonial Legacy and Moral AmbiguityThe Power of Nature as a Mystical Force

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