Richard Armitage's new movie confirms UK release date
Red Eye and Fool Me Once star Richard Armitage's new movie The Boy in the Woods has confirmed a UK release date for next month.
The film, which is based on the book by Maxwell Smart, follows the story of a young Jewish boy's survival during the Holocaust.
It has now been confirmed that The Boy in the Woods will be released digitally on May 27.
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The story follows boy Max (Jett Klyne), who narrowly escapes death after Nazi soldiers arrive at Buczacz and forcibly relocate Jewish inhabitants, his mother urging him to run away from the trucks.
"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," the synopsis adds.
"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.
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"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."
The film previously premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Manchester Film Festival, winning the Audience Award at the latter.
The Boy in the Woods is directed and co-written by Rebecca Snow, with Smart also acting as a writer.
The Boy in the Woods will be released digitally on May 27.
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