Parents need to know that this is a movie which is very hardhitting at times. There is some racist characters, and some stuff about imnmigration and deportion and detention centres and other heavy stuff like that. Although there is no actual violence, it is implied that one character is treated badly in a detention centre, and we see a character getting arrested for no reason at a subway because the police suspect him of being terrorist (the film deals with lots of issues about post-9/11 paranoia.) There is some f words and the film is very bleak, but I suppose that in the end the main character finds another happier and livelyer side to himself which is good. All the characters are pretty much good rolemodels, they all get along and show good manners and behaviour, but its just that some kids might not understand all the 9/11, immigration and terrorism stuff and may find it a bit disturbing, so I think its ok for mature 13 year olds. This film is similar to the Soloist.

A little slow (in comparison to most movies), but insightful, food for thought and has its own depth. Good acting.