Ahead of its UK digital release this May, a trailer, poster and images have been released for director Rebecca Snow’s WWII drama The Boy in the Woods.
Based on Maxwell Smart’s bestselling memoir The Boy in the Woods: A True Story of Survival During the Second World War, the film tells the remarkable true story of survival of a Jewish boy as he tries to evade Nazi soldiers in the forests of Eastern Europe. Watch the trailer below…
When Nazi soldiers arrive in Buczacz to forcibly relocate the remaining Jewish inhabitants, Max (Jett Klyne) narrowly escapes death as his mother urges him to run away from the trucks they’re about to board. Alone in the woods, he finds refuge with a compassionate farmer, Jasko (Richard Armitage) and his wife (Masa Lizdek), who shelter him at great risk to themselves in return for help around the farm.
But with the SS closing in and the threat of discovery looming, they decide it’s too dangerous for them to keep him hidden. At the risk of losing their lives, they’re compelled to send Max deeper into the dense forest in the hope he can survive until the war ends.
As he sets off in fear, he knows he must endure the dark and cold woods and do everything he can to avoid his cruel pursuers. Showing unbelievable strength and courage in the face of adversity, he not only fends for himself, but also takes responsibility to help others along the way.
A truly inspiring tale of resilience in the darkest of times, this unforgettable film testifies to the courage and determination of one of World War II’s many unsung heroes: The Boy in the Woods.
The film stars Jett Klyne, Richard Armitage, Christopher Heyerdahl, David Kohlsmith, and Masa Lizdek.
The Boy in the Woods arrives on digital on May 27th.
