JA Bayona Talks 'A Monster Calls' And Directing Young Actor In Emotional Role

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A boy seeks to cope with his mother's terminal illness with the help of a tree monster in A MONSTER CALLS. Director JA Bayona talks to CineMovie about directing the 12-year-old actor in such an emotional role that takes him to dark places.

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