6 Movies Starring Mika Boorem

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

Canada

Runtime:

112 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1206 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Forrest Carter (novel)

Earl Hamner Jr. (teleplay)

Don Sipes (teleplay)

Richard Friedenberg (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Little Tree is an 8-year-old Cherokee boy, who, during the time of the depression, loses his parents and starts to live with his Indian grandma and grandpa and learn the wisdom of the Cherokee way of life.

Hearts in Atlantis

Hearts in Atlantis

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-09-28

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, Australia

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (28888 Reviews)

Director:

Scott Hicks

Genres:

DramaMystery

Cast:

Writer:

Stephen King (book)

William Goldman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

This is a gentle, innocent film about the reflections of an aging man, who returns to his home town after the death of his best friend. Memories of life at age 11 floods back as it was a magical time that changed his life. Three 11 year old children (Bobby, Carol, and Sully) share their lives. Carol and Bobby have a special affection for one another including sharing a kiss "by which all others will be measured". Bobby lives with his mother, a bitter, vain woman who looks for pleasures for herself without sharing much with her son. Into their lives comes a mysterious new boarder, who befriends the boy but generates distrust from the mother. As time passes, the man and boy share confidences and special powers are revealed. The man warns the boy to be on the lookout for the "lowmen", who were seeking him. The two share a summer's adventures and come to love one another before the inevitable happens. A confrontation with a school bully also changes everyone.

Sleepover

Sleepover

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-07-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (11841 Reviews)

Director:

Joe Nussbaum

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

On the last day of 8th grade before their freshman year in high school, Julie has a slumber party with three best friends: Hannah, Yancy, and Farrah. As a trio, they end up having the adventure of their lives. To win the legendary high school lunch spot by the fountains, they must win a all-night scavenger hunt against their popular girl rivals. Unfortunately, Julie's mom has firm rules about the party. Her number one rule? Don't leave the house. But Julie and her friends won't let a little thing like parental authority stand in the way of social domination. To win the race, they sneak out of the house, steal a car, snatch a cute boy's boxer shorts, crash a high school dance, and torment a security guard with an inflated ego. And along the way, some of the girls might just find love. Because anything is possible at Julie's sleepover.

Smile

Smile

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-08

Languages:

English, Mandarin, Spanish

Countries:

USA, China

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (842 Reviews)

Director:

Jeffrey Kramer

Fullplot:

Katie, a teenage girl from Malibu, California, finds herself in the throes of growing up, facing her parents, her boyfriends, her sexuality and a very privileged life. Half a world away in rural, China, Lin, born on the same day as Katie, faces a much different reality. Because of a severe facial deformity, she lives a life of fear and shame. Her father, Daniel, has devoted his life to her, with hopes and dreams that her circumstances will change one day. The opportunity comes with the discovery of the worldwide "Doctor's Gift" program. Katie volunteers and comes to China. Once there, she is deeply touched by the work, which prompts her to take off on her own to find Lin. A "smile" is brought to Lin's face, Katie finds her soul and their extraordinary connection becomes a life-changing experience for both girls.

Augusta, Gone

Augusta, Gone

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-03-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (840 Reviews)

Director:

Tim Matheson

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

H. Haden Yelin (teleplay)

Martha Tod Dudman (book)

Fullplot:

Martha is a businesswoman and divorced mother of two children - Augusta and Jack. However, when docile Augusta becomes a teenager, feelings of anger and self-hate cause her personality to undergo a scary transformation, and Martha realizes that this is not just typical teen angst. Augusta begins doing drugs, drinking, and ends up on the streets. Her concerned mother and father reach out to an educational consultant, who advises them to send Augusta to a strict wilderness camp for troubled teens. However, even the institution's experienced and tough administrators find Augusta a difficulty to keep under control. Martha comes to realize that there is no answer to her daughter's behavior.

The Initiation of Sarah

The Initiation of Sarah

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-10-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (1404 Reviews)

Director:

Stuart Gillard

Cast:

Writer:

Dan Berendsen (teleplay)

Tom Holland (story)

Carol Saraceno (story)

Don Ingalls (teleplay of 1978 television movie "The Initiation of Sarah")

Carol Saraceno (teleplay of 1978 television movie "The Initiation of Sarah")

Kenette Gfeller (teleplay of 1978 television movie "The Initiation of Sarah")

Tom Holland (story)

Carol Saraceno (story)

Fullplot:

When Sarah, a girl with magic powers, and her normal twin sister Lindsey are invited to join both Alpha Nu Gamma and Pi Epsilon Delta, they discover that the two sororities aren't just rivals, they're bitter enemies. Suddenly, Sarah and Lindsey are initiated into an ancient battle between good and evil that threatens to drive the sisters apart and force one of them to make the ultimate sacrifice. Can Sarah learn to master her magic in time to defeat the resident evil on campus? Who can she trust and who will commit an unforgivable act of betrayal? The magic starts flying and anything can happen. When these supernatural forces collide, they'll give new meaning to hell week.

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