Boy From Nowhere

2023

1 hr. 34 min.

Drama

War

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Based on true events, BOY FROM NOWHERE follows the story of Gary, a young and vulnerable Filipino boy who loses everything in an attack on his village that kills his father. Desperate to find his mother and her tribe, Gary sets out on a perilous journey while battling hunger and solitude. Along the way, he gets caught up in the dangerous world of gangs and is eventually brainwashed into becoming a child soldier for a local rebel faction. Vulnerable and malleable, Gary fights for survival until further loss leads him to find a more meaningful purpose for his life. The directorial debut from SJ Finlay, BOY FROM NOWHERE is shot guerrilla style in the dangerous parts of the southern Philippines. Featuring a cast of non-actors, Finlay perfectly captures the harsh realities of war, the brutality of human behavior, and the risks someone may take to find their place in the world.

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Jerusha E

"Boy from Nowhere" is a beautifully shot film that highlights the experience of a kid caught between opposing forces. The film is hopeful and provides a nuanced depiction of the people of Mindanao.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/04/23

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Taylor J

This movie is amazing! Written, filmed, and directed all by Sam. So many strong themes and important messages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/04/23

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S S

Fascinating look at life on Mindanao. Beautifully shot and Gary (both the character's name as well as the actor's actual name) is an endearing role that carries the film with excellent supporting actors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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S.J. Finlay

Director

Gary Jumawan

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Nack Nack Abugyan

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Balugto Necosia

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Waway Saway

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S.J. Finlay

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Lael Loewenstein

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A very sweet, lovely film.

Mar 2, 2023

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Hope Madden

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Explores a side of the area's child soldier crises you did not expect.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 20, 2023

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M.N. Miller

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Boy From Nowhere is a raw, gritty, poetic film about the rape and pillaging of cultural identity and history.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 18, 2023

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Richard Propes

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Boy From Nowhere is, quite simply, a cinematic wonder.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Feb 18, 2023

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Alan Ng

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It brings awareness to the struggles of the rural citizens of the Philippines and how they are caught in the middle of a bloody war between rebels and the military.

Rated: 8/10

Feb 13, 2023

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Synopsis

Based on true events, BOY FROM NOWHERE follows the story of Gary, a young and vulnerable Filipino boy who loses everything in an attack on his village that kills his father. Desperate to find his mother and her tribe, Gary sets out on a perilous journey while battling hunger and solitude. Along the way, he gets caught up in the dangerous world of gangs and is eventually brainwashed into becoming a child soldier for a local rebel faction. Vulnerable and malleable, Gary fights for survival until further loss leads him to find a more meaningful purpose for his life. The directorial debut from SJ Finlay, BOY FROM NOWHERE is shot guerrilla style in the dangerous parts of the southern Philippines. Featuring a cast of non-actors, Finlay perfectly captures the harsh realities of war, the brutality of human behavior, and the risks someone may take to find their place in the world.

Director: S.J. Finlay
Screenwriter: S.J. Finlay
Distributor: Buffalo 8
Production Co: Buffalo 8
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: Tagalog
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2023

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