49 Up from First Run Features

even he had a diaster life in the past, he will get well for the rest...

I don't know. I was watching the 35 year old Neil on camera and I could clearly identify the 7 year old Neil's shining eyes. It's all there, just buried under layers of life-strife.

Among the 7 year olds, Neil and Charles were my absolute favorites. Charles unfortunately declined to continue with this project, which was puzzling to me, considering that he himself is a documentary filmmaker. But Neil is just a shining beacon. His beautiful nature shone through the increasingly difficult conditions he inhabited each time he was interviewed. And it was such a relief to see him finally thriving. My heart ached for him, and my spirit pulled for him during every new episode.

he's handsome

2:02 just tears my heart out. I'm glad he turned it around! Good on him! Inspirational!

You've a good heart.

I noticed the contrast, too. But even in adolescence, Neil had gone rather introspective. I think he's done an admirable job of navigating life on his own terms and managing his illness. I have always been riveted by his story and have felt great sympathy and admiration for him.

Neil doesn't have an illness. Neil was pushed too hard academically by his parents when he was in his early teens. He refers to this pointedly in earlier episodes. He internalised the pressure that was placed on him with disastrous results. Neil is a very intelligent and talented human being.

Yes, he certainly is. I admire him very much.

I haven't read anything to suggest that the series is ending. However, the last one went out in 2005 and one or two of the participants suggested then that that would be their last appearnace. Two of the original cast have already left and if there was anymore withdrawals the producers might decide to bring down the curtain on what has been a fascinating experiment. The participants are afterall now in their 50's.