The Manual

2007 0h 15m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 3

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sarah Spillane

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1230551 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sarah Spillane directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt1230551 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.