# I Am David (2003)

> A traumatized boy escapes a Communist camp and crosses Cold War Europe, discovering that freedom can include trust, kindness, and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9190

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure
- Director: Paul Feig
- Cast: Ben Tibber, Jim Caviezel, Joan Plowright, Hristo Shopov, Silvia De Santis, Paco Reconti, Roberto Attias, Francesco De Vito
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327919/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, poignant, hopeful, family movie night, historical drama viewing

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