The 2003 film I Am David is about a 12-year-old boy named David who escapes from a Bulgarian labor camp and sets out on a journey to find his mother in Denmark. David was born in the camp and has never known the outside world, but he is determined to find his mother and reunite with her.
Along the way, David meets a variety of people who help him on his journey. He also learns about the world outside the camp and the challenges that he faces as an orphan. David is a courageous and resourceful boy, and he never gives up hope of finding his mother.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Anne Holm. It was directed by Paul Feig and stars Ben Tibber as David. I Am David is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of hope and determination.
The film was praised for its performances, direction, and cinematography. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Humanitas Prize and the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor.
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Cast
- Ben Tibber - David
- Jim Caviezel - Johannes
- Joan Plowright - Sophie
- Hristo Shopov - The Man
- Roberto Attias - Baker
- Maria Bonnevie - David's mother
- Francesco De Vito - Roberto
- Viola Carinci - Maria
- Silvia De Santis - Elsa
- Alessandro Sperduti - Carlo
Director: Paul Feig
Writers: Paul Feig
Box Office Gross: $329,577
Distributor: Lionsgate films
Release Date: October 2, 2004