The Boat Builder
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The Boat Builder
Christopher Lloyd stars as a bitter old hermit who reluctantly agrees to help a young orphan avoid the local bullies. The two gradually forge an unlikely bond and build a boat to escape from the seaside village that harbors their troubles.