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The Manual

200715mSarah Spillane
IMDb 7.5

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Sonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old niece from experiencing a similar fate.

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What is The Manual (2007) about?

Sonny, an eight year old boy, is sent away from home because his father believes he has characteristics that could lead to homosexuality. After twenty four years of treatment and psychiatric institutions, Sonny returns home for a funeral, and attempts to save his seven year old niece from experiencing a similar fate.

How long is The Manual?

The Manual has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 2007.

Is The Manual worth watching?

The Manual holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10.

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