Death Of A Superhero
Death Of A Superhero
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1h 37m
"Charming, raunchy and improbably uplifting." NPR
Toronto International Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Dublin Film Festival
To the world around him, Donald appears to be a typical teenager. He's moody toward his parents, awkward around girls, and ambivalent about the struggle to fit in at school. But Donald also possesses an extraordinary imagination and a talent for art that sets him apart from his peers. When he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Donald retreats into a fantasy world in order to avoid confronting the painful reality of his life. With the help of a compassionate therapist, family and friends who care for him, and a young woman who becomes his first love, Donald decides to take advantage of his remaining days and fight against the sickness that tries to claim his life.
Directed By: Ian Fitzgibbon
Written By: Anthony McCarten
Starring: Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Aisling Loftus
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