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Dream Boy
Summary: Based on the novel "Dream Boy" by Jim Grimsley, this film chronicles the relationship between two gay teenagers in the rural south in the late 70's.
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
MPAA: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 1,200,000
Domestic: $ 6,534
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