catch us if you can

Synopsis概要 (short version)

Rory and his grandfather, Granda, have looked after each other since Rory’s dad walked out on them. Granda is given to lapses in memory and completely irresponsible behaviour, but he has a generous heart. Rory acts as his carer until there is a fire in the flat and the authorities decide to separate them. However, Rory is determined that they will stay together and they embark on an escape but with their faces on every television screen and in every newspaper, this is not so easy. Their journey is full of surprise betrayals and unexpected friends as they attempt to evade the authorities and eventually track down the man who walked out on them.

Themes 主题

1. Family and relationships 家庭的关系

• A journey of love and protection between a grandfather and his grandson.

2. Growing up / Adolescence 成长

• young boys of this age confront as their characters are shaped by relationships around them.

3. reducing the generation gap 拉近关系

• A young boy’s love for his aging grandfather; it shows a young boy realizing that someone he loves deeply may die.

4. Responsibilities 责任

• How society tries to intervene and help those who they think are unfairly treated.

5. Social bias社会的成见，

• How society is quick to decide what the aged and ailing as well as the young should be treated.

Catch Us If You Can - Moral values /what have you learnt

1. Family relationships and bonds must be appreciated and maintained. 家里的感情

2. Communication is an important feature among friends and family members.沟通的重要

3. Trust is a vital component in bridging generations.相信是建立关系的条件

4. Appearances may not be what they seem.外表不重要