A young boy is sent to live with relatives when his parents break up. He befriends a dying boy who has an eerie connection with nature.
Acting
Leslie Nielsen playing it straight? Actually works.
Writing
Surprisingly unsentimental for a 'dying kid' movie.
Director
Rob Turner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Joshua Jackson's first film role, shot before he became Pacey Witter and broke 90s teen hearts everywhere.
The 'magical dying child' trope peaked in early 90s family cinema—this one actually lets the kid be weird and not just saintly.
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