BEAUTIFUL BOY

Year: 2010
USA: Anchor Bay Films
Cast: Maria Bello, Michael Sheen, Alan Tudyk, Moon Bloodgood, Kyle Gallner, Bruce French, Austin Nichols, Deidrie Henry, Cody Wai-Ho Lee, Meat Loaf, Bella King, Nigel Gibbs, Kelli Kirkland, David Lipper, Darren O'Hare
Director: Shawn Ku
Country: USA
USA: 100 mins
USA Rated: R for some language and a scene of sexuality
USA Release Date: 3 June 2011 (Limited Release)


Synopsis

BEAUTIFUL BOY is an unconventional love story that explores the journey of a married couple on the verge of separation, who must live with unimaginable heartbreak, and find healing through the darkest days of their lives.

Bill (Michael Sheen) and Kate (Maria Bello) hopelessly try to find some hint of an explanation after finding out that their only son committed a mass shooting at his university before taking his own life. They struggle numbly through the funeral, the media onslaught, and the awkward pity from relatives and friends.

Their already strained marriage is tested as they realize all they have left with each other is their shared grief and confusion-and the unfortunate legacy of their son. This life-altering event forces Bill and Kate to face their feelings of guilt, rage, blame, self-discovery, and ultimately hope, so that they can finally see each other and their chance for happiness again with clear eyes.