this movie be fantastic and one of the best i have ever see in a long time . i be surprise to see that it be from 1997 because until i turn onto bbc2 today and i have never even heard of it . although this be a simple and some say linear story of nazi germany vs the jewish community telling of one boys struggle to survive on his own to wait for his father and it really draw you in . in the same vein a movie like daryl and or find neverland and it do not rely cheap gimmick . instead we find a grip a story that draw you in . you become attach to the character and really feel for them . it stir up quite a bit of emotion . i be dance all over the room at one point bite my nail . this be a fantastic story with some brilliant acting . the main focus be on alex and play by jordan kiziuk . im surprise he hasn not do anything before or since a he play a brilliant part and even if his accent be a little dodgy . the director have do a fantastic job in the telling of the story . it be one of those underrated film that you must watch if you ever get a chance .