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Movie · 7.5 / 10 · 1.4K ratings · 27 Apr 2007 · English · 1h 42m · Released
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
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