Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2011 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 103 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 50 votes) |
The Foster Boy — FAQ
Is The Foster Boy worth watching? The Foster Boy holds a 7.0/10 rating from 50 viewers. 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
Who directed The Foster Boy? Directed by Markus Imboden.
Who is in the cast of The Foster Boy? It stars Katja Riemann, Stefan Kurt, Maximilian Simonischek, Max Hubacher, Lisa Brand, Miriam Stein and more.
Where can I stream The Foster Boy? Streaming availability for The Foster Boy is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Foster Boy release? It released in 2011.
