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OCEAN BOY: 2022 (Included in Prime Video) This Australian movie is told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy, Rockit. (Rasmus King). As he grapples to understand why his Mum's not coming home, Rockit embarks on a magical holiday with his father, Bosch (Luke Hemsworth), only to discover they're actually running from the law. Rockit finds a soul mate and then teenage love with Ash Ash, but it's the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns from his parents. He is a surfer, and the scenes with his father and he surfing are magical.. Ultimately Rockit is a boy held by nature, a young man who wins our hearts and respect as his story unfolds. Filmed at iconic Byron Bay, against the canvas of Australia's famous east coast surf beaches and rain forests, Ocean Boy is a raw and unapologetic exploration of unconscious parenting and the deeper themes of love and relationships. I thought the crime story didn’t hold up, But the father and son relationship was outstanding! Gary asked after watching the movie if I thought it was too late to take up surfing, the scenes are that good!  Hemsworth shows that he can handle difficult material, and he establishes a loving relationship with Rockit. If you like to watch scenes of surfing, and of unconventional parenting, you can’t go wrong with Ocean Boy. And the scenes of Australia are beautiful. Gary and I agree on a grade. GRADE B+

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