The Boy in the Woods

The film is a powerful story of hope, resilience, and survival of the human spirit. There aren't many films about personal stories during the Holocaust let alone for those who were in situations outside of the camps. You can't simply dismiss it for not having as much action/climax as other films because it is based on a true story and adding exceedingly unnecessary plot devices and ideas takes away from the fact that this is the true-story of someone's fight for survival, especially as a child in an environment most adults couldn't handle in that era, let alone the 21st century. The film kept me on the edge of my seat and touched my heart in ways a fictional story never could have this genre. The actors, especially the main three did brilliantly and respected the actual persons they portrayed. The added bit post-ending with the actual survivor was a heartwarming bit which made the film all the more special. It is a well worth watching film.

The main stars, all three were excellent in the roles.