A mother’s death, a father who doesn’t understand him, dealing with bullies and an extreme case of “The Nothing” all make this 1984 movie still relevant today. The timeless tale features a boy named Bastian who takes shelter in a book store to escape from bullies, and comes across “The NeverEnding Story.” The book tells of an empress fighting for her life and the happiness of her kingdom, with the help of a young warrior named Atreju. Bastian is eventually pulled into the story, and becomes a hero alongside Atreju, helping to save the kingdom.

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In this image, the character Bastian Balthazar Bux reads 'The Neverending Story' as he hides from bullies at school.