If you're wondering why this movie seems weird it's because it's true.
It reminds me a lot of the 'Johnny Gosch' case.
You can learn about it in episode 5 of the 'Sword and Scale' podcast.
According to the director's commentary track on the DVD the film was inspired by the Cornwall Public Inquiry:
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cornwall-sex-allegations-to-be-subject-of-inquiry/article1007329/
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/inquiry-draws-no-firm-conclusion-on-abuse-ring-claims/article4196869/?page=all
- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/key-dates-in-the-cornwall-inquiry/article1205888/