Original subtitles

Do not brusquez, they are very tired from the trip.

Make them out.

Children, get up and get out!

War is over,

but poverty and suffering still exist in Europe.

These children, taken to Germany during the war,

wandered, homeless, stateless, found in camps.

Children, really?

It looks very old small beings.

Their flame is extinguished, there is more in them than fear.

The fear of being punished and beaten.

The sight of a uniform terrifies them.

Those who persecuted were in uniform.

These children had to obey orders.

They can not understand we desire rescue.

They move like machines, enclosed in a heavy silence.

They do not represent a small group

among the millions of dazed orphans, homeless.

These children had a right to happiness.

The war has withdrawn this right.

Bread !

Bread, who is there to be eaten.

But this child cache.

There have been too many days without a piece of bread,

too many days without food.

And you, little boy with big sad eyes,

you have eaten so much with your fingers

you do not know serve you a spoon.

Gone habit

having to show they make no secret of bread.

Take the kids to bed.

But where ? Everything is taken.

- We prepare for more beds. - Heard.

It was once a barracks a German barracks.

Now she has other functions.

Long ago these children have slept in a real bed

Their lucky, ultimate souvenir from home.

They jealously guarded them, as a treasure during their wandering.

No children's voices, no children's laughter.

Tell him to sit down.

Next !

It's his brother.

Father, music teacher in Piotrków, Poland.

Parents killed in Bergen-Belsen.

- She worked as a slave? - That's right.

Miriam Sziget, Budapest. Parents gassed in Dachau.

What did she say ?

She had to sort the clothes of the victims.

She worked near the crematorium.

She found the bodice of her mother.

But tell him something!

Next !

The small with a cap.

I can get that boy anything.

We do not do you any harm.

I think he understood.

He is afraid. Look at his eyes.

- We talked to him? - We tried.

Ask his friend.

- They are brothers? - No, they are friends.

- Is it German? - I do not believe.

Now, say what you know.

- Gently! - You are right.

Listen small, we are here to help you.

So how is your name? What is your name ?

He does not know his name. Let nationality.

- Where were you born ? - I do not know.

- Where are you from ? - I do not know.

Still, "I do not know."

He believes this is an interrogation.

I'll talk to the child in another language.

It may react.

Let him. He needs rest, trust.

We will send to UNRRA Ansbach. There will be well cared for.

I will arrange that today.

- Go and sit. - I do not know.

Next !

Why do not you speak?

Where are you from ? Where is your house ?

Where is your father ? Where is your mother ?

It was in Czechoslovakia, few years ago.

Everyone in town, knew the good Dr. Malik.

Here is the Malik family. The father.

The mother, Ms. Hanna Malik.

Their daughter, Vlasta.

There was also a little boy, Karel.

It was a happy family.

The enemy had occupied the country.

Persecution Czech intellectuals

Malik eventually reach.

The family was scattered.

Dr. Malik and daughter deported.

For a long time, mother and Karel were in a concentration camp.

Mom !

Time passed.

When Karel was separated from his mother,

his mind was darkened gradually.

He wandered a lot,

met people from all languages

and learned a few words each time.

He rarely speaks. Why talk?

He knows it would be useless.

- Miss Thompson? - Yes, Ms. Murray?

- They are 22. - I'll check.

These children go to special camp.

- I'll tell the driver. - Thank you.

Come on, kids. Get in!

Stay in your group!

- What's happening ? - They are afraid.

- But why ? - Because of the cross.

And so ?

It's by ambulance

we took for gassing people.

Tell them that we take these ambulances lack of trucks.

Tell them they will be treated well.

Betty, seeing you up, they will trust.

Montez. You risk nothing.

You have nothing to fear.

Through what was the German Reich

flee these wide roads, straight, and without end.

On these routes wandering people, going nowhere.

Hanna Malik also wanders.

She survived and returned home.

She learned of the death her husband and daughter.

No trace of Karel.

She decided to find him.

She sought Karel throughout Germany.

It has many, many markets.

Excuse me. May I speak to Mr. Crookes?

It's me. What can I do for you ?

I was given your name.

I will be brief, it's Sunday today.

It does not matter. Come in.

You come from afar? You are tired. Sit down.

Who are you looking for ?

Looking for someone well?

My little boy.

My name is Malik, I am Czechoslovakia.

You speak English well.

We studied it at home.

How lucky for me!

We are not not very good at languages.

Why are you talking to me? Do you have a clue?

- Sorry ? - I mean, a track?

No. I sometimes find a trace, which came to nothing.

That's seven months that I seek.

At random ? Does that make sense?

My child is everything to me.

I understand. You hope ...

- What is his name ? - Karel.

Karel Malik.

Have you ever heard that name?

A moment.

Have you asked research office?

I asked everywhere!

No result...

How old is he ?

Almost ten years.

- Blond, gray eyes? - Yes.

We are lucky ! Your son lives.

He just arrived here. Look at this map.

Your name said something to me, but I wanted to be sure.

You are not well?

I feel very good.

- I am sorry. - Would you wait here?

Come.

Silly me ! As if you could wait!

I remember. He offered to be a child of ur ?? ch.

It is in the chapel.

I will take you.

Curious ... he refuses.

This happens to children

who have not seen their parents since a long time.

It does not matter.

- Be calm. - Heard.

Come, come, your mother is there.

This is not my child!

- Are you sure ? - Yes.

It might have changed.

I recognize him!

He speaks Polish! This is not my son!

Look at this map. Is it your name?

- How? - He says it is his name.

A moment.

I think it is neither Czech nor Polish.

He is German. It often sneaks in UNRRA.

They seek refuge. They are hungry, too.

In leaving, his mother forbade him never to say his name.

This is not Karel? Where he found his false name?

What did he say ?

At the call, Karel Malik not responding,

he took his name.

It is important, ask why he hid his name.

He fears a punishment.

We will do anything to him. Promise it to him.

His name is Joel Makowsky.

I understand everything. A Jewish child.

He got in trouble!

They believed Catholic.

He was so afraid he left it to believe.

He felt protected, in this surplice.

Wait for me.

I will ensure that nothing happens to him.

What are you doing here ?

Come on.

You hungry, hey?

Delighted to meet you.

Hey, come back!

Do not run so fast!

I got you !

Stay calm !

Monte!

Ah ... you're beautiful!

You've, blisters!

Where are you from ?

You do not understand my German?

Apparently not.

Go there. Come on !

Stay calm !

Come on, you first.

Go, ahead.

I live here.

Come !

It looks like a large rabbit. I'll catch you by the ears.

Fisher! I have a gift for you !

You'll leave from here!

It is still a little wild, but it is tame.

My goldfish!

Here it is !

Do not let him escape!

I'm tired prosecution!

Be careful !

Come back !

You are taken. Make yourself.

"A bit wild"! A when the taming?

Will you calm down?

Leave your pesky fish and come.

- You got it ? - Yes.

Look at that.

- What happened to him ? - Who knows.

Fourrons it in a bath.

The foot first. We disinfect the rest later.

- It has head lice? - It is covered.

Hold it!

This guy holds you is the Military Government.

Needless to struggle.

Do I have to calm down with a sting?

That's better. Brings iodine.

No ... alcohol.

Hold him, he will scream.

You're very brave.

- This guy has guts. - Brave small!

- What is his name ? - It means nothing.

Simple encounter?

It came and I ate my lunch.

He dies of hunger!

You saw the Colonel?

Yes, I talked to him. I shall soon return.

- You found a boat? - I'm working.

Concentration camp.

What is this "A"?

Auschwitz.

You were in Auschwitz?

He takes us to the Nazis. I understand his fear.

He hides it.

And I shut up and shows him a syringe!

You know their methods with children!

What to do ?

What we do?

- Try to give him confidence. - It is not simple.

Look.

The door is open.

You're free to leave.

Hi !

You can go out.

- He does not believe you. - Come.

- He will flee. - Either it's a risk.

We are aware.

Joel Makowsky is one of our new.

It is part of the group going to Palestine.

All these children are Jewish.

Your son can not be with us.

But he was able to go through here.

I see.

I am sorry, but you must wait.

- Can you sign this? - In an instant.

Miss Thompson, check if Karel Malik was recorded.

M.A.L.I. K?

- Yes, born in 1936. - Very good.

- Have you checked the office? - Yes many times.

We have a report?

Yes I do. But no picture.

Do not lose hope.

We find children every day.

A father found his two daughters here last week.

Parents and children are by astonishing coincidences.

- This is common. - I know. I do not lose hope.

Can you receive the Stewardship officer?

- And Malik? - Nothing yet.

Ask Mr. Barkley to wait.

I see how you are busy.

- Other people are waiting. - Wait.

Let's try a new investigation.

We are overloaded. Better to ask twice.

Let's be very precise.

Karel he was tattooed with a number?

No, not that I was with him.

How was he dressed?

I remember it well. He had only one suit.

A checkered cotton panties.

His jacket had pockets here and there.

He always wore a gray woolen cap

with a white stripe and a pompom.

- With a white stripe? - A cap machine stitched.

It can not be that of your son, but ...

Under Malik, no reference.

Thank you. Close the door please.

He was here, I'm sure.

Here it is.

- The cap Karel! - Really ?

I am sure.

I mended myself, at camp.

Ms. Murray, what is he?

Your son was here.

But he fled ...

and drowned.

Yes ? No not right now.

He had a friend. They fled together.

We found the body of his friend. These are his clothes.

We found Karel this cap.

Where did it happen ?

Near the bridge. The current is strong enough.

I have passed on the way here.

Mr. Barkley can not wait.

Wait here. I'll be right back.

I would be very happy if UNRRA trying to trace

Family boy A bearing the number 24328.

What do I know ? Nothing ... a number.

Specials ...

It does not serve research office.

Knowest thou say nothing but: "I do not know" ?

Not even "yes" or "no"?

Anything !

We had to tell you "yes" or "no" in a language.

The Italian?

You do not do it on purpose, I hope?

You will not remain an enigma!

An envelope.

Wait here.

What will I do with you?

This is our last chance.

Who will take care of you, when I am at 6500 km from here?

Let's try another test.

When I do not mean a thing,

I say no".

Including ?

Finally...

"Not like that.

Say no".

Just "no." It's not that hard!

I give you all the time, 30 seconds.

Would you kindly say the word "no"?

Let's stop talking about it. Thank you for your patience.

I'll get drunk.

A sip ?

A sip ?

I thought well the hearing you say!

That's wonderful !

It's very beautiful !

Hey, I'm not a genius?

We had to say "yes", you know.

Chocolate.

You want some ?

But first, say "yes".

Take the tablet.

Cheers !

You do not even have a name!

How do I call you?

Michael?

James?

Kevin?

Jim ... Jim! It's you !

Your name is Jim.

My name is Steve.

You, Jim.

Me, Steve.

"Yes and no" enough for today.

We are friends ?

I am going to the post office.

You come ?

- You come ? - Yes, Steve.

Thank you, Jim. Come on.

Gently. Despite all these days in bed,

you still have to take care of yourself.

Ms. Malik, Here to keep you warm.

I'll pick you up in half an hour.

How did you do ?

I told them: "Hit him, since it is defenseless. "

Joel has a lot of problems. They bully because it is new.

These groups Palestine stick together.

They have only themselves to the world.

They are here for weeks, months.

They are only waiting for one thing: From that country.

If you worked here, when you recovered?

- Here? - You understand children.

Thank you, but I can not.

What for ?

How to say ? You see ...

You say that Karel is dead, but I can not believe it.

We did not find.

Even with the smallest hope, I have to look again.

Stay with us to your full recovery.

These children replace your Karel.

Once cured, you decide.

Heard.

The chair.

The House.

The blouse.

Flower.

The automotive.

Indians.

The bird.

The tree.

Continue.

- The bell. - No.

Always the same fault! It is an umbrella.

The violin.

The bed.

- Do you see other beds? - There !

- And that ? - A window.

Table.

The book.

Razor.

- What is it ? - The bridge.

- Who built it? - You!

The bell.

It looks like, but it is a lamp.

A bell rings, ding ding dong.

Children say "bim bam".

Bambi!

Bambi? Where did you find this?

That Bambi.

Gorgeous ! We will hang on the wall.

Give me a pin.

What is it ?

An ostrich.

- An ostrich in a zoo. - That's it.

And that ?

A grid.

Why a rack?

For the ostrich do not run away.

A grid.

You know, English will serve you everywhere.

Everyone knows what "Ö.K.".

Everywhere in the world.

Not only in America: Canada, Australia, India ...

Even in England, English is spoken!

Finally...

What is it ?

- The bell. - No.

You have to know what an umbrella!

The man.

That's important.

It was Abraham Lincoln.

A great man. He was president of the United States.

My name is Steve.

- Your name is... - Jim.

His name ... Abraham Lincoln.

- Some mail ? - Three letters for you.

Is it progress?

Show him.

The bed.

The violin.

The bird.

The House.

- And that is? - A chick.

Just keep to tell him about your bridges!

What is it ?

- We're not there yet. - Umbrella.

He's a genius!

- And that ? - I do not know.

A pretty girl.

You're all good.

Wait ... Come and see.

UNRRA.

"There has been no claim to our office for a boy

A bearing the number 24328.

However, we know that children with this number

were separated from their mothers.

Few have which were found.

None of missing children matching his description.

All mothers are dead. They were gassed. "

I can see ?

- What is it ? - A tower.

They had it coming.

We do not even know her nationality.

You'll never know who he is.

What to do ?

Did you read the whole letter?

"We ask you to hand

child to UNRRA as soon as possible."

It must be, you go home soon.

Put it to UNRRA.

- Do not you have another idea? - What else?

If he came to America?

You're kidding ?

Why not ?

Instead of building bridges, I reconstruirais his life.

Do you realize you difficulties?

You have to prove that he was in area US before September 1945.

You have to prove his nationality.

Even if you could, his country is a priority.

Do not show the finger!

You have to prove it's healthy ...

You need the agreement of a dozen committees and offices.

Can not you fix this?

- Thanks friend ! - There's a reason for everything.

Without these regulations, throughout Europe emigrate.

And so ?

And you complain that you these "refugees dirty!"

- I ? - Yes, and recently!

I am no longer the same.

You became a horrible bureaucrat!

Only I do not have a single case, but hundreds of thousands!

To help these people, I have to shut my feelings.

I do not have a choice.

Pear, go!

The first kid who looks at you with big eyes ...

Good! I am a pear.

But if nothing is set before you left?

- What to do ? - I hide.

Do not say stupid things!

I will wait for the next passage.

This is a spoon.

I do not like to talk about ...

You know my family will happen soon.

You need this room.

- It bothers me. - We will live the attic.

We have been more poorly housed, the kid and me.

That's what we want.

All is well.

That's New York.

This will serve you for the lessons.

We are idiots driving us like that to Jim.

You're trying to raise it.

Are you thirsty ?

Drinking in the presence of students is strictly forbidden

after paragraph 93X247!

I bring whiskey.

New York.

The largest city in the United States!

Well, Tommy.

This is our home.

It's your Jeep?

Why clean?

I did not understand.

Who is she?

She is my friend Steve.

It comes from America, like me.

Steve also.

- And you ? - No not me.

But I will go to America one day.

Let's take a glance ?? it.

We have a Ford. Our neighbors have two cars.

I can drive the Jeep.

We call you.

It is my mother. I come again.

Come on, you have to change you.

- What's this ? - A gift.

- For who ? - For you.

- Can I open it? - Once up.

- I will open it? - Yes.

- What is it, Steve? - Devine!

A pant ?

A shirt ?

It is an umbrella.

Wash your hands, Tommy.

We have guests and they will arrive.

This is Ms. Fisher.

She came with the boy. His name is Tom.

You already know all this?

My shoes !

Try them.

- How did you do ? - Whatever!

The guy told me you could wear 10 years.

- They are beautiful, thank you. - You're welcome.

Hurry up, we have to dinner.

We will dazzle.

They are there.

- How are you ? - Yes.

What is it,

a mother" ?

... A mother is a mother.

Let your shoes.

Tom said "my mother."

They do not hurt you?

No it's OK.

What is a mother?

How to explain it to you?

The mother.

The child.

It is the mother?

Come on, we're late.

One minute !

Ms. Fisher is the mother of Tom?

It's exactly that.

Advance. Give me your shoes squeak.

Where is your mother ?

My mom ?

In America. A Baltimore.

The most beautiful city and cleanest of America.

Ellen, here Jim.

Pleased to meet you.

- How do you respond? - Nice to meet u.

According to Tommy, you're very intelligent.

It seems that you are Steve's right arm.

Does he understand?

All ! Well almost. A word in ten.

Go out together tomorrow. Unless you are not tired.

With pleasure.

What beautiful shoes! I've noticed right away.

Dad, can I go to Jeep Jim tomorrow?

Yes, if Steve agrees.

Jim will lead us anywhere.

- I have thought leaner. - Steve has crammed.

It was he who educates.

And nothing is known of his family?

Tommy, eat, see.

- How are the steps? - Very good.

The authorities were very comprehensive.

- You got a visa for him? - No.

It will not?

Mange.

What will you do ?

I can not delay my departure. I have work, there.

What will the boy if you leave?

He will go in a UNRRA camp.

They can act, when they have children.

Arrived in the United States, I will act as well.

Is he aware?

He knows we'll meet again.

You are not hungry ?

- When are you leaving ? - In three days.

So early?

There is more fear than harm.

It's nothing, Tommy, it's not so bad.

Honey, have you no shame?

Jim cry in front ...

It's a big boy. He does not cry.

He drives a Jeep.

What is it ?

Where is my mother?

Where is my mother? I have one !

- Where is she ? - Look, it's ...

Why do not you say anything? You know where she is!

That's the problem. I do not know.

We have to do some research.

You do not know ?

Come eat.

I do not want. I'm not hungry !

After dinner, we will discuss it.

I want to find my mother. You have to help me!

Between us, we will succeed.

- We do not know where to look. - I know. It is very close !

There is a gate, and Men, they took my mother!

And they did this to me!

You have to help me. Come !

You are not my friend !

I will go alone! And I'll find!

Listen to me !

Go to your room.

I come right away.

You are not my friend !

- A boredom? - It is very moved.

I need to talk to him.

Excuse me...

Is our presence?

A little. He speaks of his mother.

He remembers the camp. Auschwitz.

He believes he is close by.

He wants to go.

He does not know that her mother is dead?

Where are you ?

We've been here. This road takes us back to town.

Forget it!

It was Jim!

The boy saw that the woman wearing new shoes.

We lose our time.

Back in town organize the research.

Here it is.

You promised to drive him to UNRRA.

- Do not rush. - I'll leave you alone.

Take the Jeep. We will walk.

Good luck.

Do not run away.

Come, do not cry!

It is good.

Go on, cry.

No, no, do not say anything.

No handkerchief? What a mistake !

When you save, you must always take a handkerchief.

Why did you leave ?

Do not you think I worry about?

You do not want to talk?

Yes.

Yesterday evening, leaving us, where did you go ?

Where did you go?

Huh, where?

I sought the grid.

There were a lot of people. They took my mother.

This is where you saw for the last time ?

Do you remember where you were before?

Tries. You lived somewhere.

Was it a city?

Was it the campaign?

Try to remember.

I do not know. There was a grid.

You remember anything else?

Cease to torment us.

Jimmy, we will go tomorrow to UNRRA. OK ?

I will make you come to America.

I will not go to America!

People camp take care of you, waiting.

Arriving in the United States, I will go to Washington.

I do not want to go to America. I want to find my mother.

I have to tell you ... It is better for you to know.

Your mother died.

It's terrible, but nothing can be done.

So I can never find my mother?

She will not come back?

I tell you not to you unnecessarily seek.

She would not want you and torture you.

She still lives in you.

Your c ur ?? and hers are united forever.

Know the.

Let's go.

If I go to America, my mother will be there too?

Of course.

So I'll go with you, America.

We were pleased to have you, my children.

Good luck in Palestine!

After each ride, there is always this silence.

What empty!

I would like to rest some days.

But I'm glad other children arrive.

They will not be noisy, the poor.

We told me they were filthy.

You do not go?

If. I promised to stay until the departure of children.

I stayed too long.

It's hopeless!

You will have beautiful look, you c break it ?? ur unnecessarily!

I'll find Karel.

You've changed, you in dealing with children.

You live again. More dark thoughts.

I must seem silly.

Children need you as you need them.

It's stronger than me, I have to go.

I think you are mistaken, but I can not hold you back.

I knew you would understand.

Where would you go ?

I'll take the train, and then I will seek.

- Can we join? - I do not believe.

- You will write us? - Yes.

Here we are. Come on down.

- Are restarting. Do not enter. - Are you afraid?

- I do not want to go. - Come on. Come down.

Fear not, Jimmy.

I will not let you in a sinister place.

There is no reason to be afraid.

These people will help you to come to America.

I can not leave

without insurance that little will join me soon.

Can you tell me a date?

I can not. It is not in my power.

Know that we will deal well

and we will send it once granted the visa.

Will you help me to get it? I tried everything.

I know everything you've done for that child.

I need some details about him.

Jim's your real name?

Come on, say your name.

- My name is Jim. - He knows English.

I've learned it. He did not say a word.

He said nothing when you found?

No, not a word.

Such cases are not uncommon.

Once or twice, he said:

"Ich weiß nicht".

No, it's not possible.

What ?

This is my imagination.

I think I have ever seen.

Here, perhaps?

I do not know. Jim, approach.

Have you been here, Jim?

With other children, a few months ago ?

Why do not you answer? What are you afraid of ?

He was afraid, below. He did not enter.

Then he remembers of something.

I love children. You can tell me anything.

Others have fled.

You understand, "fled"?

Does not matter, you will not be punished.

I was scared !

You came here?

Wait, this is very important.

How did you manage to escape? You were alone?

With another.

I knew it !

Where did you go? You remember you?

Up to a lake.

Was it not a river?

Perhaps.

We could not cross. Two men looking for us.

We were afraid, we dove.

When does the train for the afternoon?

You must know the exact time!

But the train is gone!

I decided to stay!

I ran for you to come back.

I stayed because of them.

I'm proud of you.

- I would have been wrong. - Grand wrong!

- I know well. - No, you do not know.

Everything is fine now.

I apologize not to have listened to you.

When I saw these children and their misery ...

I felt compelled to return. There is so much to do.

All is well.

Nothing can happen to you.

- I hope. - I am sure !

Listen ...

That's it...

Go with the other children.

Karel!