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Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.
Cast
Keeley Hawes, Ben Miles, Andrew Byrne, Sheila Hancock, Lorraine Pilkington, Duncan Preston, Clive Mantle, Asa Butterfield, Andy Pointon, Chris Larkin
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