Presenting Partner
Signature Partners
World Premiere
Dear Frankie
| U.K. | 105 MINUTES | English
On the surface, Dear Frankie is about a boy who communicates by letter with his long-lost father. But this sweet, charming film is really a love letter to the relationship between mothers and sons. Ten-year-old Frankie hasn't seen his father in years, and thinks he is away at sea on a merchant ship. Every few weeks, he receives a missive from his father from a different exotic port of call. Unbeknownst to Frankie, his mother Lizzie (a stellar Emily Mortimer, star of Bright Young Things and the soon-to-be-released Young Adam) is really writing the letters, in an effort to give the boy a man in his life. When Frankie learns that the ship on which he believes his father is stationed is coming to town, Lizzie must make a desperate choice: reveal the truth, or set up an elaborate ruse, complete with a pretend father. Shona Auerbach's film is a testament to the power of family love -- how it shapes us, for better and for worse.
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
