I Am David

I so loved this movie!

Anyone else seen it??

Renee, I just watched this on VeohTV and i gotta tell ya, That was the best damn movie I've ever seen!  Thank you so much for the tip. I cried twice hehe.

Hi Renee ~

What is the movie about?  

Molly

With Jim Caviezel. Yes, I have the DVD. I really like Jim Caviezel as an actor but honestly I got a little "lost" with this movie. I guess I need to rewatch it with a new frame of mind. I'll give it another try.

A young boy is sent on a remarkable odyssey as he flees a Communist prison camp in this historical drama, set in Eastern Europe in the early '50s. David (Ben Tibber) is a 12-year-old boy who was sentenced with his parents to a Bulgarian labor camp when they were found guilty of political subversion; he hasn't seen his folks in years, and looks to fellow inmate Johannes (Jim Caviezel) for protection and guidance. One day, David is able to escape, and as he flees, he is given a sealed envelope with strict instructions that he is to travel to Denmark, and he cannot open the letter until he gets there. David makes his way to Greece, stows away on an Italian ship, and is befriended by Maria (Viola Carinci), a girl he saves from a fire. Maria convinces her wealthy family to take David in, but when they become curious about his background, David realizes he's in danger and is soon on the run once again. In time, David makes friends with Sophie (Joan Plowright), a kind Swiss woman who gives him a home and is willing to help him complete his long journey. I Am David was adapted from the novel North to Freedom by Anne Holm, and represented a change of pace for director Paul Feig, best known for his work on such offbeat television comedies as Arrested Development and Freaks and Geeks. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

I did some research into the book last night over at Amazon.  The book was called North to Freedom & they changed the name for the movie.  Now there's a book out called I Am David...same book -- different title & cover.

I've always enjoyed Jim Caviezel...wish I'd see him in things more often...and that dang Joan Plowright...has always reminded me of my grandma!!

Anyhow I discovered that it's a children's book...thus no blood, guts, explosions etc in the movie.  Simple (sorta) story, that's wrapped up with any questions you have at the end and I did indeed cry a couple times too Roen!! Some contrived coincidences but once I realized the background of it being a children's book....it made sense.  Still an entertaining, well acted movie--poor boy never learned how to smile....I'd like to buy the DVD to have around for the older grandchildren to watch.