really enjoy this little movie . it a move film about struggle and sacrifice and especially the bond of friendship between different people ( the child actor who play miki be especially good ) . there so many large scale impersonal film set around ww2 and that this convincingly told little story be a real break from the norm and and an original one at that . i will also add that this film be far from bore and very far . of course the horse be wonderful and the scenery breathtaking . to anyone who really treat their animal a part of the family ( i do ) and you will find this film especially reward . recommend to movie fan who look for something a little different .