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Sebastian and the Sparrow (1988)

Movie ★ 7.7 88 min

The story of the unlikely friendship between two teenage boys from vastly different cultural backgrounds. Sparrow is a working-class street kid and Sebastien a middle-class boy of privilege. One day, they meet at a video-game arcade. Together, they become friends and embark on a journey of self-discovery to locate Sparrow's long-lost mother, an immigrant Vietnamese woman.

Scott Hicks Director Scott Hicks Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 12, 1988
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0098275
Country
Language

Cast

Alexander Bainbridge Sebastian Jeremy Angerson Sparrow Robert Coleby Robert Coleby Peter Thornbury Elizabeth Alexander Elizabeth Alexander Jenny Thornbury John Clayton John Clayton Country Cop Vincent Gil Vincent Gil Streetworker (Mick) Alice Ramsay Maude Jethro Heysen-Hicks Jethro Chris Roberts Turbo Peter Crossley Red Patrick Frost Patrick Frost School Teacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sebastian and the Sparrow about?
The story of the unlikely friendship between two teenage boys from vastly different cultural backgrounds. Sparrow is a working-class street kid and Sebastien a middle-class boy of privilege. One day, they meet at a video-game arcade. Together, they become friends and embark on a journey of self-discovery to locate Sparrow's long-lost mother, an immigrant Vietnamese woman.
Who directed Sebastian and the Sparrow?
Sebastian and the Sparrow was directed by Scott Hicks.
Who stars in Sebastian and the Sparrow?
Sebastian and the Sparrow stars Alexander Bainbridge, Jeremy Angerson, Robert Coleby, Elizabeth Alexander.
When was Sebastian and the Sparrow released?
Sebastian and the Sparrow is a 1988 film.
Where can I watch Sebastian and the Sparrow?
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