Set in on the rural east coast of New Zealand, the story follows an 11-year-old boy simply known as "Boy" (James Rolleston).
: As Alamein's failures become apparent, Boy must reconcile his idealized hero with the flawed man before him, eventually finding his own "potential" and maturing beyond his father. Production Details Boy (2010)
: When his father unexpectedly returns after years in prison, Boy is thrilled, only to realize that Alamein is actually an incompetent "hoodlum" who has returned solely to find a bag of money he buried years ago. Set in on the rural east coast of
: Shot on location in Waihau Bay , Waititi used his own childhood home and grandmother’s house as sets to maintain authenticity. : Shot on location in Waihau Bay ,
Report: Boy (2010) Boy is a critically acclaimed New Zealand comedy-drama written, directed by, and starring . Set in 1984, the film is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores the complex relationship between a young Māori boy and his estranged father. Overview and Plot Summary