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Stand By Me Themes
Life is a road with many lanes of sadness, adventure, love, friendship, and loss it’s whether or not you want to drive on these lanes. Stand by Me was realised in 1987 Australia and directed by Rob Brower. It’s a film that displays trust, friendship, and bonds took to different levels in the lives of four boys named Teddy, Chris, Vern, and Gordie. However, there are other factors in this that contribute to this statement.
The main themes of the film are on four boys sticking together even when the times get tough. Some of the main themes in the story are friendship, growing up, maturity and loyalty. All the boys have a different personality and a rough background. The journey they go on they realise that their friendship is the most precious
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