Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.
Acting
Andrew Byrne's portrayal of Kyle is astonishingly authentic.
Writing
Refuses easy sentimentality; earns every tear honestly.
Director
Simon Shore
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Kyle Gardner grew up to become an autistic advocate and public speaker; the dog Thomas lived to 14.
Released when autism awareness was dominated by 'Rain Man' stereotypes, this quietly revolutionary film showed a non-verbal child with complex inner life.
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