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Backwards Boy

Original title: Cúilín Dualach
  • 2004
  • 12m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Backwards Boy (2004)
FarceHand-Drawn AnimationHigh-Concept ComedySlapstickAnimationComedyShort

Cúilín Dualach is born with his head facing backwards and his mother is the only person will have anything to do with him and loves him as he is. Things change when he finds out that there i... Read allCúilín Dualach is born with his head facing backwards and his mother is the only person will have anything to do with him and loves him as he is. Things change when he finds out that there is something he is better at than anybody else.Cúilín Dualach is born with his head facing backwards and his mother is the only person will have anything to do with him and loves him as he is. Things change when he finds out that there is something he is better at than anybody else.

  • Director
    • Nora Twomey
  • Writers
    • Jackie Mac Donnacha
    • Nora Twomey
  • Stars
    • Clom O'Cuaig
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    105
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nora Twomey
    • Writers
      • Jackie Mac Donnacha
      • Nora Twomey
    • Stars
      • Clom O'Cuaig
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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      • Nora Twomey
    • Writers
      • Jackie Mac Donnacha
      • Nora Twomey
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2004 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Production company
      • Cartoon Saloon
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