Spud (film)

Spud is a 2009 South African film directed by Donovan Marsh, based on the novel of the same name by John van de Ruit. The film stars Troye Sivan as the title character. It was released in South Africa onDecember 2010.

When John arrives for the first time at the school, he gets nicknamed Spud by the other boys because he was yet to experience puberty. All eight boys in his dormitory get nicknames. They are also called the Crazy Eight. Spud finds it difficult to make friends and fit in. He befriends Mr Edly, a teacher nicknamed The Guv, after he is the only one in the English class to pass an exam. The Guv frequently lends English literature books to Spud and invites him to lunch regularly. But Spud soon realises that Edly has marital problems, and is an alcoholic.While back at home for the holidays, Spud falls in love with Debbie, the daughter of one of his mothers friends, whom he nicknames The Mermaid. When Spud returns to the school, he sees a flyer for the school play Oliver Twist. Spud decides to audition so he can fit in. He ends up landing the lead role of Oliver. During practice, Spud meets Amanda, a girl from the nearby school St. Catherines, and immediately falls for her. But he soon realises that she has a boyfriend already, and he cannot form a relationship with her without cheating on Debbie, whom he still loves. He seeks the advice of his roommate Gecko, who tells Spud to pretend he loves another girl named Christine, in order make Amanda jealous. ........

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