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The Boy Who Stopped Talking

1996 · 108 min Drama
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Memo is a nine-year-old boy who lives in Turkey with his mother and little sister, while his father works in a Netherlands seaport. When war looms near his family home, Memo's father moves the family to be with him in the Netherlands. Memo is unhappy at having to leave his village, his best friend, Mustafa, and his job as a mail boy. Once installed in his father's basement flat, Memo begins his own protest at being removed from his home by refusing to speak.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title De jongen die niet meer praatte
Year 1996
Country Netherlands
Genre Drama
Director Ben Sombogaart
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Boy Who Stopped Talking is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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