I Am David (2004)
- Starring:
- Ben Tibber, James Caviezel, (more)
- Director(s):
- Paul Feig
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Drama, Independent Films
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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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ben Tibber - David
- Joan Plowright - Sophie
- Silvia De Santis - Elsa
- Roberto Attias - Baker
- Paul Feig - American Man
- Maria Bonnevie - David's Mother
- Lucy Russell - American Woman
- Shaila Rubin - Vineyard Owner
- Maxim Genchev - Policeman
- Adrian McCourt - David's Father
- Carnci Viola - Maria
- Enrico Vecchi - Grocer
- Nikolai Kipchev - Truck Driver
- Stefan Shteref - Bulgarian Officer
- Malin Krastev - Policeman
- Deyan Machev - Party Guest
- Elisabetta Bartolomei - Woman at Party
- Robert Syulev - Angelo
- Viola Carinci - Maria
- James Caviezel - Johannes
- Hristo Shopov - The Man
- Paco Reconti - Giovanni
- Francesco De Santis - Roberto
- Mat Patresi - Swiss Border Guard
- Paraskeva Djukelova - Young Mother
- Nikola Rudarov - Store Owner
- Alessandro Sperduti - Carlo
- Valeri Yordanov - Bulgarian Soldier
- Clem Tibber - Young David
- Francesco De Vito - Roberto
- Stephen Antonie Shteref - Communist Protester
- Panayot Tzanev - Quarry Guard
- Ivan Nestorov - Swiss Policeman
- Dobrin Dossev - Border Guard
- Krassimir Radkov - Party Guest
- Krassimir Kutzuparov - Camp Officer
- Marin Jivkov - Cecha
- Director(s):
- Paul Feig
- Writer(s):
- Paul Feig
- Producer(s):
- Davina Belling, Clive Parsons, Lauren Levine
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Scary Moments, Children in Peril)
- Categories:
- Drama, Independent Films
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