Golden Boy
Summary
Habo, a Tanzanian boy with albinism, faces persecution and danger in his village where his condition is misunderstood and feared. When witch doctors threaten his life, he must flee to find safety and acceptance while learning to embrace his identity.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexNone
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentHeavy
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Language
💬 Does Golden Boy have profanity or strong language?
ProfanityNone
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityNone
Crude / Childish LanguageMild
Racial / Ethnic SlursModerate
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| sh*t | |
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| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
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Violence
⚔️ Is Golden Boy violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreModerate
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyHeavy
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in Golden Boy
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveNone
Kissing (Light / Peck)None
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceNone
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in Golden Boy
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in Golden Boy
Medical / Body ProcessesModerate
Heavy Emotional ThemesHeavy
Deception / LyingMild
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