The Boarder (2012) on Netflix
Eleven-year-old Carl is adopted by Zeb and Annika Williams. Zeb bonds with the boy, but the strain of raising him pushes Annika's sanity to its limit, and the couple turns to therapy.
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Plot summary
"The Boarder" follows 11-year-old Carl as Zeb and Annika adopt him into their family. Zeb bonds easily with Carl, but the burden of raising this new addition pushes Annika's sanity to the limit. Carl's transition into the new family goes smoothly until Annika accuses him of criminally-disturbed behavior. Zeb is surprised by his wife's resistance to their new son and isn't sure if it's Annika's or Carl's dark side that is being revealed. The battle-weary couple ends up in therapy with Dr. Logan, who diagnoses Carl with Reactive Attachment Disorder. "The Boarder" is an honest portrayal of the real-life experiences of families with children who have experienced trauma at an early ages.
Cast
- McKenzie Claytonas Lexi Williams
- Patrick J. Nicolasas Jarren Williams
- Eric St. Johnas Officer Sullivan
- Abby Achtenbergas Cashier
- Geri Andersonas Choir Leader
- Richard Andersonas Homeless Guy
- Virginia D. Ayersas Rose
