The Foster Boy
Der Verdingbub
Synopsis
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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The Foster Boy - Trailer / 2012 17th Berlin & Beyond Film Festival
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-28
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Katja Riemann
Mrs. Bösiger
Stefan Kurt
Mr. Bösiger
Maximilian Simonischek
Jakob
Max Hubacher
Max
Lisa Brand
Berteli
Miriam Stein
Esther
Andreas Matti
Hasslinger
Heidy Forster
Grandmother
Ursina Lardi
Mother Dürrer
Ernst C. Sigrist
Policeman
Christoph Gaugler
Störmetzger
Peter Wyssbrod
Doctor
Hanspeter Müller
Mayor
Martin Hug
Hugo Wagner
Rebekka Burckhardt
Teacher
Juan José Mosalini
Max in 2011
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 16, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Markus Imboden
- Screenplay & Story
- Jasmine Hoch, Plinio Bachmann
- Original Score
- Benedikt Jeger
- Original Title
- Der Verdingbub
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- C-Films, ZDF, Bremedia Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Markus Imboden
Jasmine Hoch, Plinio Bachmann
Benedikt Jeger
Peter von Haller
Ursula Höf
Peter Reichenbach, Claudia Schröder
Department Leadership Roster
Andi Schrämli
Production Design
Marion Schramm
Production Design
Nils Tünnermann
Production Design
Claudia Flütsch
Costume Design
Benedikt Jeger
Original Music Composer
Peter Reichenbach
Producer
Claudia Schröder
Producer
Plinio Bachmann
Writer
Markus Imboden
Director
Ursula Höf
Editor
Peter von Haller
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Foster Boy
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What is The Foster Boy about?
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.
Who directed The Foster Boy?
The Foster Boy was directed by Markus Imboden.
Who stars in The Foster Boy?
The principal cast of The Foster Boy includes Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, Maximilian Simonischek, Max Hubacher, Lisa Brand.
When was The Foster Boy released and how long is it?
The Foster Boy was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Foster Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Foster Boy was composed by Benedikt Jeger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Foster Boy?
The Foster Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).