Watch how Boy's vibrant imagination brings his hero-version of his father to life in this clip: New Zealand Film Commission YouTube• Feb 10, 2010 If you're interested, I can also:
Boy’s world is centered on the legend of his absent father, . In Boy's mind, his dad is a samurai, a deep-sea treasure hunter, and a close personal friend of Michael Jackson. The reality is far grimmer: Alamein has been in prison for robbery. Boy (2010)
: After Alamein accidentally kills Boy's pet goat and fails to find the money (which Boy actually found and hid, only for it to be ruined), the illusion of the "hero dad" finally shatters. Growing Up Watch how Boy's vibrant imagination brings his hero-version
: Alamein is more of a child than Boy is. He spends his days digging holes, wearing a cape, and trying to act "tough" while neglecting Rocky. : After Alamein accidentally kills Boy's pet goat
: Eager to please, Boy starts dressing like his dad and acting like a "tough guy," pushing away his friends to help with the "important work" of finding the treasure.
The story reaches its emotional peak when Boy confronts his father’s cowardice and grief. He realizes that his dad isn't a superhero; he’s just a man who can’t face the fact that Boy’s mother died giving birth to Rocky.