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A Ferret Called Mickey (2003)

A Ferret Called Mickey poster
Directed by
Barry Dignam
Genre
LGBTQ-related film
Country
Ireland
Runtime
10 min
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A father gives his young son a ferret hoping to steer him toward more traditionally masculine activities. The story is about their relationship and the father's concerns.

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What happens

A Ferret Called Mickey is a 2003 Irish short film directed by Barry Dignam about a father who tries to get his young son involved in more "manly" pursuits (such as rabbit hunting) by getting him a ferret. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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