The Italian
Dvd release date: 05/22/2007
Starring: Yuri Itskov, Maria Kuznetsova (II)
Director: Andrey Kravchuk
Category: Foreign
Rated: PG-13
For most Russian orphans, the chance to be adopted is a dream come true. But six-year-old Vanya Solntsev has other hopes. After discovering that his mother is still alive, the abandoned boy teaches himself to read so as to learn her address from his personal files. Before a wealthy Italian couple can claim him for their own, Vanya sets off on a perilous journey to find his only remaining family. Pursued by orphanage staff and the police, the determined runaway must now face the most difficult challenge of his young life in this incredible story inspired by true events. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: ***1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: *** (out of four)
Overall: ***1/2 (out of four)
Tags: foreign, maria kuznetsova, the italian dvd