What Grown-Ups Know (2004)
Can teenage Roy become a man before it's too late?
Teenage boy Roy and his ailing mother Elizabeth live an aimless life on the road, shuttling between gas stations, temp jobs and cheap motels. When they end up at a desolate caravan park, fractures begin to appear in Roy's relationship with his mother as he starts to fall head over heels for park manager Maurice.
Director: Jonathan Wald
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: February 17, 2004
Cast
- Stephen James King - Roy
- Susie Lindeman - Elizabeth
- Daniel Roberts - Maurice
Screenplay
- Jonathan Wald (Screenplay)
- Alex Joseph (Short Story)
Cinematography: Anna Howard
Editing: Milena Romanin
Production: Brown Paper Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
seduction, lgbt, lgbt teen, mother son relationship, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What Grown-Ups Know about?
- Teenage boy Roy and his ailing mother Elizabeth live an aimless life on the road, shuttling between gas stations, temp jobs and cheap motels. When they end up at a desolate caravan park, fractures begin to appear in Roy's relationship with his mother as he starts to fall head over heels for park manager Maurice.
- Who directed What Grown-Ups Know?
- What Grown-Ups Know was directed by Jonathan Wald.
- Who stars in What Grown-Ups Know?
- What Grown-Ups Know stars Stephen James King, Susie Lindeman, Daniel Roberts.
- How long is What Grown-Ups Know?
- What Grown-Ups Know has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is What Grown-Ups Know?
- What Grown-Ups Know is a Drama film.
- Where was What Grown-Ups Know produced?
- What Grown-Ups Know was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of What Grown-Ups Know?
- The themes of What Grown-Ups Know include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.