The Foster Boy
Originally released in 2011. The Foster Boy is a drama film. directed by Markus Imboden.
Starring Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, and Maximilian Simonischek
Synopsis
Switzerland, 1955. The young orphan Max is sent as a foster child and contracted to work for the Bösiger family who lives on a farm. His foster parents treat him like a workhorse while their son seizes every opportunity to humiliate him. Playing the accordion is the one thing that is entirely his. But when the new teacher stands up for Max, it only makes a bad situation much worse. The only thing preserving his will to survive is his friendship with Berteli, who was also taken on to work at the farm. Max dreams of Argentina with her: a fantasy world, where allegedly even hayforks are made of silver.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (46 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- C-Films
- ZDF
- Bremedia Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foster Boy about?
Switzerland, 1955. The young orphan Max is sent as a foster child and contracted to work for the Bösiger family who lives on a farm. His foster parents treat him like a workhorse while their son s...
Who directed The Foster Boy?
The Foster Boy was directed by Markus Imboden.
How long is The Foster Boy?
The Foster Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Foster Boy released?
The Foster Boy was released on November 3, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Foster Boy?
The main cast of The Foster Boy includes Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, Maximilian Simonischek, Max Hubacher, Lisa Brand.