St. Augustine, Florida, 1969. An eight-year-old boy's wish to see the fireworks from atop the city's lighthouse is complicated by his odd neighbors, abusive peers, and hopeless parents. The young boy's seemingly simple goal develops into a struggle in which his life, both internal and corporeal, hangs in the balance

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Miss Millie

George Burgess

Bobby Mecklem

Juan Lopez

Mazziati Mother

Mazziati Brother

Connie Mae Wheeler

Tom Wheeler Sr.

Pam Dupont

Joan Kayser

Sheriff Hank Bullard
March 11, 2006

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Miss Millie

George Burgess

Bobby Mecklem

Juan Lopez

Mazziati Mother

Mazziati Brother

Connie Mae Wheeler

Tom Wheeler Sr.

Pam Dupont

Joan Kayser

Sheriff Hank Bullard
