The Foster Boy
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Der Verdingbub
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2011-11-03
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Rating: 7.198/10 (43 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: C-Films, ZDF, Bremedia Produktion
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1791
- Languages: German, French
Cast & Crew
Katja Riemann
as Mrs. Bösiger
Stefan Kurt
as Mr. Bösiger
Maximilian Simonischek
as Jakob
Max Hubacher
as Max
Lisa Brand
as Berteli
Miriam Stein
as Esther
Andreas Matti
as Hasslinger
Heidy Forster
as Grandmother
Ursina Lardi
as Mother Dürrer
Ernst C. Sigrist
as Policeman
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Trailers & Clips
The Foster Boy - Trailer / 2012 17th Berlin & Beyond Film Festival
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foster Boy?▼
The Foster Boy is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2011-11-03.
Who are the main actors in The Foster Boy?▼
The main cast includes Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, Maximilian Simonischek, Max Hubacher, Lisa Brand, .
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Is The Foster Boy based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The Foster Boy?▼
The Foster Boy has an IMDb rating of 7.198/10 based on 43 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Foster Boy?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Foster Boy?▼
The soundtrack was composed by C-Films, ZDF, Bremedia Produktion. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Foster Boy filmed?▼
The Foster Boy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Foster Boy?▼
The total runtime of The Foster Boy is 103 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to The Foster Boy?▼
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