eagerly loses his virginity to the sexually experienced Mary, the brightest girl in his class, who seduces him in her empty home while the two are studying. They agree to regularly meet to have sex, but this does not lead to any lasting relationship. The Coldwell girls have to move away, and Donald sadly bids farewell to them, while preparing to leave home himself to study. He tells his mother he does not intend to become a priest — which she accepts philosophically. The film also depicts the daily lives of the eccentric locals and tight-knit families. Cast Production The film was shot entirely on location in Cape Breton, and primarily in Glace Bay. Many of the extras are performed by local residents. Principal photography took place from November 3 to December 17, 1983. Awards The film won the Genie Award for Best Canadian Film, Screenplay, Supporting Actor (Alan Scarfe), Art Direction, Costumes and Sound Home video The film was released on home video in the United States under the title Bad Company. References External links Canadian Film Encyclopedia [A publication of The Film Reference Library/a division of the Toronto International Film Festival Group] The AV Trust's newsletter PreserVision. Issue 7 (Spring 2006) features an article on The Bay Boy and "losing" films. 1984 films English-language Canadian films Films set in Nova Scotia Best Picture Genie and Canadian Screen Award winners Orion Pictures films Films directed by Daniel Petrie Films shot in Nova Scotia Canadian coming-of-age drama films Films set in 1937 Films produced by John Kemeny Films scored by Claude Bolling 1980s English-language films 1980s Canadian films