Dolphin Boy

Apr 27 2012 Not Rated 1h 12m
Documentary, Drama

Morad - a teenager from an Arab village in the north of Israel disconnects himself from humans following a violent attack that he experienced. As a last resort before hospitalization in a Mental Institution, he is taken by his devoted father to be treated with Dolphins in Eilat. Morad starts speaking again after months of silence, but he erases his past and refuses to go home to his awaiting mother. This documentary about the devastating havoc that human violence can wreak upon the human soul, and about the healing powers of nature and of love, was filmed over the course of the past four years.

Plot

Morad disconnects himself from people, following a violent attack he experiences. His father takes him to be treated by dolphins in the Red sea. Morad starts speaking again after months of silence, but erases his past and refuses to go back home.

Written by

Dani Menkin, Yonatan Nir

Directed by

Dani Menkin, Yonatan Nir

Cast

N/A

Languages

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
175
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA