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

: 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. Boy (2010)

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. : After Alamein accidentally kills Boy's pet goat

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: In Boy's mind, his dad is a samurai,

In 1984, on the sun-drenched East Coast of New Zealand, 11-year-old (Alamein Jr.) lives in a world built of vibrant imagination and Michael Jackson dance moves. While his grandmother is away, Boy is the "man of the house" on their small farm, looking after his younger brother Rocky —who quietly believes he has dangerous superpowers—and a handful of cousins. The Hero Legend