Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.
Directed by Ulrich Seidl
pedophilia
fighting
boys
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Cast
Georg Friedrich
Ewald
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Vater
Marius Ignat
Stepfather
Octavian-Nicolae Cocis
Octavian
Crew
Ulrich Seidl
Director
Ulrich Seidl
Writer
Veronika Franz
Writer
Monika Willi
Editor
Ulrich Seidl
Producer
Philippe Bober
Producer
Michel Merkt
Producer
Dan Wechsler
Executive Producer
Veronika Franz
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Cillian Reilly
1.0★ · 04/05/26
I don’t understand why a parent would be ok with their child acting in this movie
I don’t understand why a parent would be ok with their child acting in this movie
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Evan
8.1★ · 12/14/23
One of the most morally complex films I’ve seen in a while. I’ve never flip flopped so much on how I feel about a character or their situation or their effect on the situations of others. Such a fascinating look at such a taboo subject and I’m very glad John Waters mentioned it and got it on my watchlist.
One of the most morally complex films I’ve seen in a while. I’ve never flip flopped so much on how I feel about a character or their situation or their effect on the situations of others. Such a fascinating look at such a taboo subject and I’m very glad John Waters mentioned it and got it on my watchlist.
WeavierPRO
7.0★ · 08/06/23
Very few movies like this in the world — and many would be thankful for that. Examination of empathy and longing in a delicate but terrifying way. Idk what to feel but I think I’m glad I watched it
Very few movies like this in the world — and many would be thankful for that. Examination of empathy and longing in a delicate but terrifying way. Idk what to feel but I think I’m glad I watched it
WeavierPRO
7.0★ · 08/06/23
Very few movies like this in the world — and many would be thankful for that. Examination of empathy and longing in a delicate but terrifying way. Idk what to feel but I think I’m glad I watched it
Very few movies like this in the world — and many would be thankful for that. Examination of empathy and longing in a delicate but terrifying way. Idk what to feel but I think I’m glad I watched it
Emm
7.0★ · 06/17/23
Primera vez que veo ficción de Ulrich y como en sus documentales consigue repugnar-te y a la vez atrapar-te. Con ganas de empezar con su ficción.
Primera vez que veo ficción de Ulrich y como en sus documentales consigue repugnar-te y a la vez atrapar-te. Con ganas de empezar con su ficción.
