I Am David (film)

I Am David is a 2003 film about a boy who escapes prison camp and slowly discovers the world for the first time while fighting for his survival.
 * Directed by Paul Feig. Written by Paul Feig, based on the novel by Anne Holm.

Believe in the power to change your destiny.(taglines)

Sophie

 * When I look at the boy in that painting, I see a very intelligent, very serious person, and a good person. But there’s something about the eyes and the face that seems lost and sad.  But that’s as far as I can see because he doesn’t want to let the world see any further.

Dialogue

 * David: I wish I were dead.
 * Johannes: Don't ever say that. Don't even think it.
 * David: Why not? There's nothing good here! What's the point in even staying alive?
 * Johannes: 'Cause if you're alive you can change things. If you're dead you can't. Do whatever you can to stay alive, no matter what.


 * David: Johannes. I want to escape. You said that if we weren’t dead we could change things. But how do you know they’re going to let us live?
 * Johannes: We don’t.
 * David: Then we should leave while we still can.
 * Johannes: They’d kill us if we tried.
 * David: They’re going to kill us anyway. We should do everything we can to stay alive. That’s what you said.
 * [Johannes is silent.]
 * David: You’re scared.
 * Johannes: Yes, I am.
 * David: I don’t want to be scared anymore, Johannes.
 * Johannes: Neither do I.


 * David: Did I just smile at you?
 * Maria: Yes. How come?
 * David: I don’t know.
 * Maria: Is it because you think I look funny?
 * David: No.
 * Maria: Then… maybe you love me.


 * Sophie: David, if there’s something troubling you, I’d very much like to help you if I can.
 * David: Please… don’t turn me in.
 * Sophie: Turn you in to whom?
 * David: To them. To him. To anyone!
 * Sophie: I wouldn’t dream of turning you in to anybody, for any reason! You’re quite safe here, David. You’re safe!
 * David: From the guards?
 * Sophie: From everybody!
 * David: I want to tell you everything, Sophie… but I can’t. I just can’t.
 * Sophie: David, you don’t have to tell me anything. I just want you to know that you’re safe here, and that everything will be all right.


 * David: I am David.
 * David’s mother: I know, David. I know.

Tagline

 * Believe in the power to change your destiny

Cast

 * Ben Tibber - David
 * Jim Caviezel - Johannes
 * Joan Plowright - Sophie