The Boy Who Could Fly

The Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 film directed by Nick Castle.

When her father kills himself, Milly loses interest in almost everything around her. But before long, she makes friends with Eric, a young autistic neighbor who just lost both of his parents. Together, Eric and Milly find ways to cope with the loss and the pain, as they escape to far away places.

Cast: Colleen Dewhurst, Bonnie Bedelia, Jay Underwood, Lucy Deakins.

Trivia:

* "The Boy Who Could Fly" won Best Fantasy Film in The Saturn Awards in 1986.
* The actor who played Eric's uncle also played Herman Munster on "The Munsters."
* A young Jason Priestley stars as "Gary."
* A young Fred Savage (later from The Wonder Years) plays the younger brother.