A remarkable story inspired by true events, Wolfschildren follows 14-year-old Hans and his younger brother Fritz, orphaned after WWII, on the long and difficult journey to Lithuania where family friends might take them in. Almost immediately, the brothers are separated, and Hans must make his way alone through treacherous territory, fighting off disease and hunger while outrunning the Soviet army, praying that he and his brother will fine each other again in this beautifully shot, true-life thriller.
Like Father, Like Son (2013) Soshite chichi ni naru
Synopsis
A couple learns that, due to a hospital mix-up years ago, they must welcome their unknown biological son — and bid farewell to the boy they’ve long loved.
Kore-eda Retrospective
This film is part of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s Kore-eda Hirokazu Tribute and Retrospective program.
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Film Credits
- Hijiri Taguchi, Kaoru Matsuzaki
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Kore-eda Hirokazu
- Mikiya Takimoto
- Masaharu Fukuyama, Machiko Ono, Yoko Maki
- 2013
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