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The Boy in the Woods

2023 · 100 min Drama War History
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

The remarkable true-life survival story of a Jewish boy hiding and being hunted in the forests of Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, based on Maxwell Smart's memoir.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2023
Country Canada
Genre Drama, War, History
Director Rebecca Snow
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (44 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Rebecca Snow

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Jett Klyne

Jett Klyne

Max

Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage

Jasko

David Kohlsmith

David Kohlsmith

Yanek

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Katherine Fogler

Faigie

Masa Lizdek

Masa Lizdek

Kasia

Christopher Heyerdahl

Christopher Heyerdahl

Police Chief Bagan

Tara Nicodemo

Tara Nicodemo

Aunt Erna

Ari Millen

Ari Millen

Aleskey

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Shuna Snow

Regina

Morgan Bedard

Morgan Bedard

Officer Petryk

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