“What a great series. I watched it in one go. I hope they give little Eli a film award for his phenomenal portrayal of the main character.” This is how a viewer describes her feeling after watching the series on Netflix.
Boy Swallows Universe, the series that was in the Netflix top 10 for weeks, stands out in Netflix’s offering due to its outspoken characters and extraordinary acting performances. That is why we would like to bring this impressive series to your attention again.
Boy Swallows Universe is an adaptation of Trent Dalton’s iconic Australian novel. It tells the story of Eli Bell, played by Felix Cameron, a boy who grows up in a very vulnerable family and environment.
His father (Simon Baker) is barely there and his big brother Gus (Lee Tiger Halley) refuses to talk. With an ex-addict mother (Phoebe Tonkin), a stepfather (Travis Fimmel) who sells heroin and a notorious criminal as a babysitter, Eli’s life is anything but ordinary.
Despite these challenges, Eli Bell strives to understand what it means to be a good man and you can’t help but be impressed by his personality.
His irrepressible curiosity and courageous pursuit to improve the lives of his family are a constant inspiration. But life presents big challenges for him and his brother, and there are many obstacles to overcome.
Viewers are full of praise for this series with 7 episodes: “Attend episode 5 of the miniseries…. Intense, sad, sometimes funny, sometimes rude and confrontational. Recommended to watch” or “As a mother and human being I find it intense, but I keep watching.”
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