you are david

Chanelle 2022-07-11 17:48:46

It should have been a journey of sadness and despair, but why is it shrouded in a faint joy? Is it because of the beautiful scenery along the way, selfish but kind people, unexpected love, all kinds of thrilling tests and old people who comfort you and guide you out of the bottleneck? David's long and short journey encapsulates our entire lives.
Between the unselectable start and end points, what may be changed by your choice is the length and width of the journey. Faced with your inexperienced world, in the shadow of your nightmare life, you react by relying on a little "knowledge" and intuition that others tell you. It may not seem to the audience that you are doing the right thing, but who can be sure what you will get if you change your choice?

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I Am David quotes

  • David: I wish I were dead!

    Johannes: Don't say that. Don't even think it.

    David: Why not? There's nothing good here! What's the point of even staying alive?

    Johannes: Because 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! Go.

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    Title Card: In the years after World War II, many people in Eastern Europe were sent to forced labor camps for disagreeing with their new governments. Because of this, families were torn apart. Life in these camps was very harsh, and escape was not an option. And yet, for one boy named David, it was his only hope...

    The Man: Are you listening to me? You must escape from here tonight. It's your only chance to stay alive. If you follow my instructions and make it out of the camp. Travel when it's dark to free Bulgaria so you won't be seen. They'll be everywhere waiting to arrest you. And unless you're very careful, you'll be caught. If you make it across the border, you must get the envelope to Denmark. First, head south to Selonika, and hide in a ship that's going to Italy. When you arrive there, travel north as far as you can. Your journey will be long and it may be impossible, but you must get this envelope to the authorities in Denmark. You must not open it. If anyone sees its contents before you get there you'll end up back here. Do you understand?

    The Man: I know you've lived in this camp your entire life, but there is a world outside it. However, it's a very dangerous world. Trust no one.