A Boy Called Po

A Boy Called Po

Movie |

Single Parent | Parent Child Relationship

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  • Genre(s): Fantasy, Drama
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): John Asher
  • Cast(s): Christopher Gorham, Julian Feder, Kaitlin Doubleday, Andrew Bowen, Sean Gunn See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 35min
  • Award(s): Best Feature 2016 (Won)
    Satellite 2017 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: IF, The Shepherd
  • Story:
    When David Wilson's young wife falls victim to cancer, he is left a single working dad with the sole responsibility of caring for his sixth grade son with autism. Patrick, who prefers to be called 'Po,' is a gifted but challenged child who was very close to his mother and unable to communicate his own sense of loss. As father and son struggle to deal with life after mom, they each begin to withdraw into their own worlds. David into the high pressure job he's close to losing and Po drifting away from the school where he's bullied into his magical fantasy world, the Land of Color, where he's just a typical carefree boy with a rich cast of other worldly companions. The growing divide between father and son and the challenges of single parenthood of a special needs child threaten to separate David and Po permanently. Based on a true story, the bonds of love between a grieving father and son are tested in the most real way in Po.
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STORY

Story
When David Wilson's young wife falls victim to cancer, he is left a single working dad with the sole responsibility of caring for his sixth grade son with autism. Patrick, who prefers to be called 'Po,' is a gifted but challenged child who was very close to his mother and unable to communicate his own sense of loss. As father and son struggle to deal with life after mom, they each begin to withdraw into their own worlds. David into the high pressure job he's close to losing and Po drifting away from the school where he's bullied into his magical fantasy world, the Land of Color, where he's just a typical carefree boy with a rich cast of other worldly companions. The growing divide between father and son and the challenges of single parenthood of a special needs child threaten to separate David and Po permanently. Based on a true story, the bonds of love between a grieving father and son are tested in the most real way in Po.

AWARDS

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Won
Best Feature Award

Best Feature Film | 2016

Young Entertainer Award

Best Leading Young Actor Independent or Film Festival Feature Film | 2017 | Julian

Jury Award

Best Feature Film | 2016

Best Actor Narrative Feature | 2016 | Julian

Special Jury Award

Best Film | 2016 | John

Gold Remi Award

Rising Star Actor | 2016 | Julian

Festival Award

Breakthrough Feature | 2016 | John

Young Artist Award

Best Performance in a Feature Film Leading Young Actor | 2017 | Julian

Honors Award

Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Music | 2016 | Burt

Nominations
Satellite Award

Best Original Song | 2017

Young Entertainer Award

Best Supporting Young Actress Independent or Film Festival Feature Film | 2017 | Caitlin

HMMA Award

Best Original Song Feature Film | 2016 | Burt

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

The inspiration to make the film came from the director's son, who was diagnosed with autism. He considers the film as a love letter to his son.

Christopher Gorham's real life oldest son, Lucas, was diagnosed with a form of autism.

Popular Dialogues

"Po: Don't be afraid daddy. David Wilson: Don't be afraid of what, pal? Po: Don't be afraid of me. Po: I don't want people to be afraid of me. Po: Don't be afraid of me, daddy. David Wilson: I'm not afraid of you. David Wilson: Daddy's not afraid, not anymore"

"Po: Patrick is a nice name for a boy. Po: I'll call him Po."