And Penthouse becomes an obsession. Robin Williams does a masterful job of portraying the average ten year old. He is shy and courageous within nanoseconds of each other. His teacher becomes his love interest. And when the guys beckon, Jack has all the resolve of a wet noodle.
Childhood is meant to be shared, especially with other kids.
The truth of a shorten lifespan is not so much cursed as accepted as a challenge. Jack doesn't have thirty or forty years to learn to live life to the fullest. As with his disease, he has to learn and adjust quickly so as not to lose too much time. I highly recommend this film. As I said before, Williams is marvelous and Cosby will surprise you.