Boy A (2007)

From NetFlix:

After spending most of his life in prison for a murder he
committed as a child, a young man (Andrew Garfield) is
returned to society, where a dedicated caseworker (Peter
Mullan) helps him start a new life under a new identity,
Jack Burridge. When he lands a job and falls in love,
things seem to be taking a positive turn for Jack. But
his new existence hangs by a thread, as he discovers when
one simple act threatens to expose him.

I’ve struck it rich with this wonderful but very sad British movie. It has an independent
flavor and Andrew Garfield is outstandingly realistic in his role as a young man just
entering society after a stretch in prison.

There are certain scenes showing “Jack” socializing at parties, etc. that you might
consider boring. But please, please hang in there because this film has been for me
one of those rare finds. I don’t even know how I chanced upon the title.

Daughter Kate and her Nigel (Movie Fans) actually were able to fight jet lag and stay awake
for the film.

A bit tense and very sad but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED,

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