The Foster Boy
Original title: Der Verdingbub
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Markus Imboden
- Writers
- Jasmine Hoch, Plinio Bachmann
- Producers
- Claudia Schröder, Peter Reichenbach
- Production
- C-Films, ZDF, Bremedia Produktion
Frequently asked questions
What is The Foster Boy rated?
The Foster Boy has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 45 votes.
Who directed The Foster Boy?
The Foster Boy was directed by Markus Imboden.
When was The Foster Boy released?
The Foster Boy was released in 2011.
