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NPR by Ella Taylor
The star of the film is a matter-of-fact, highly perceptive Indian woman, Soma Mukhopadhyay, whose autistic adult son is now a published author.
The Sunshine Boy (Sólskinsdrengurinn)
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Margrét is given a poor prognosis for Keli, her autistic son. In order to get him the best treatment possible, they begin a long journey from Iceland to the United States. As Margrét seeks answers about her son's condition, she must navigate foreign cultures and difficult information. This powerful true story documents a mother's desire to love and understand her son.
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The New York Times
There is no pat resolution here, but the sight of a mother finally able to connect with her child across autism's chasm is more than stirring.
80
Time Out
The stars here are not the moms, but the kids-and they are truly amazing.
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Los Angeles Times by Michael Ordona
(A)beautifully shot, fascinating film.
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L.A. Weekly
A decent primer on the common and often misunderstood disease - in bold digital colors and scored to Sigur Rós and Björk, no less! - the film suffers from the attitude embodied by its self-congratulatory title.
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