A Mind Of Her Own (2006)
Жанр : драма
Время выполнения : 1Ч 33М
Директор : Owen Carey Jones
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Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university, in the process achieving a first class degree in biomedical science and a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which ultimately leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis. Written by Owen Carey Jones
Безответственная и легкомысленная Мэгги Феллер поселяется у своей старшей сестры Роуз, которая работает адвокатом и придерживается во всем строгих правил. Неприятности начинаются с того, что Мэгги затаскивает к себе в постель бойфренда Роуз.
Маленький мальчик 8 лет Ишан Авасти с рождения немного отличается от других детей. Ему дается с трудом то, что у других получается очень легко. Мир не понимает этого ребенка, как и его собственные родители. Когда Ишан в третий раз проваливает экзамены в школе, его отец в наказание отправляет мальчика в школу-интернат. Одиночество губит ребенка, он осуждает себя за расставание с родителями, но и их не может простить. Однажды в жизни Ишана появляется временный учитель рисования Рам Никум — единственный, кто понимает этого ребенка. Рам ставит перед собой цель изменить жизнь мальчика и отношение к нему.
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Группа неудачников должна пройти курс вечерней школы, чтобы подготовиться к важному экзамену и доказать наличие хоть каких-то умственных способностей.
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Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university, in the process achieving a first class degree in biomedical science and a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which ultimately leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis. Written by Owen Carey Jones
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