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The Wizard of Loneliness

  • Drama

September 2, 1988 (US)

1h 51m

Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.

After his mother dies and father goes to fight in World War II, a young boy moves in with his aunt and uncle who live in the countryside. Lonely and unhappy, he starts believing he has super powers. Then a "dead" man shows up.

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