Soldier Boy - Full Movie

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Anyone please raise your hand,,,those who watch this movie still in 2024

Two little boys who put adults to shame first the boy who at the age of 6 faced a world war and and second is this young boy who played the role of Sergei Aleshkov. And did an excellent job in acting applause for both of them.👏

Never felt so sad after wacting a flim . The young boy really deserve an award for his acting .❤❤❤❤ One of the favorite movies

That little boy deserves an Oscar....phenomenal acting even for someone older.

Sergei was born around 1934 in a small village surrounded by the forest. This small but essential village of Gryn was around 200 miles away from Moscow. Sergei’s first five years were ordinary, full of the childhood protection and joys we get to experience. It was a happy life with his three older brothers and mother. However, in June 1941, when Germany invaded the Soviet Union, chaos spread. Almost every able man was recruited into the army to protect their motherland, under threat. Sergei’s two older brothers were also drafted into the war. The village of Gryn played a significant, albeit short, role in World War II. It became a base for the soldiers, and the villagers naturally helped the soldiers however they could. Many provided food to the soldiers risking their lives. It also became the reason for this village’s brutal end. In the summer of 1942, German soldiers attacked the village and burnt it down. Not a hair was left standing. They also targeted the families who had helped the soldiers. The German soldiers hung Sergei’s ten-year-old brother in a tragic turn of affairs that he could never entirely forget. His mother died trying to save her son. It is a surprise that Sergei made it out alive. It was a miracle. A neighbor pushed him out of the window, desperate to save that young life. He cried out to Sergei: "Run! Run as far as your strength allows you!” Sergei ran for his life. For around a year, until August 1942, Sergei wandered in the nearby forest. He scrounged for food, shelter and dealt with the crushing fear of the certain on his own. While being forced to survive, he could also not forget the figure of his hanged brother, the loss of his entire village. It psychologically scarred him, breaking him up from the inside. Scouts from the 142nd Guards Infantry Regiment of the 47th Guards Rifle Division discovered his body shell. To say the least, they were shocked and couldn’t believe that he had survived for so many months. That survival had cost him a lot. When discovered, he was physically and psychologically in a tragic state. His body was full of pronounced scabs from insect bites; he was starving and constantly shivering. He couldn’t make sense of what was happening. They wrapped him in a horse blanket and rushed to their camp, agitated and concerned for this unfortunate boy. Major Mikhail Vorobiev, upon seeing the state of the boy, was shaken. Recalling this first encounter, he said: “Everyone was numb at seeing his state. I wanted to rush in there, to the line of trenches, and to grab the throat of the first Nazi I came across.” When the soldiers asked about his family, he broke into harsh, never-ending tears. Collectively torn, the regiment decided to adopt the boy into their folds, care for him and heal him back to health. They became the boy’s saving grace, and he theirs. Nothing is as resilient as love. It can even survive during the naked brutality of war. Sergei soon became everyone’s son, even though Major Mikhail is the one who officially adopted him. He breathed life into the soldiers, helping them forget the harsh trenches. He helped take their mind away from the war, sang songs, cheered them up. With a body impacted deeply by the trauma he had carried, Sergei was eager to help out in the war. Out of love, concern, and common sense, the soldiers kept him as far away from combat operations as possible. Every day, at the crack of dawn, he would report to Major Mikhail and, considering himself as his assistant, would deliver newspapers and letters to everyone. During the battle, he would offer water, cartridges, and grenades to the soldiers. He brought love and light to these soldiers’ lives, comforting them in a way no one else could. Major Mikhail was exceedingly fond of Sergei. He had no wife or children, and he found both because of Sergei. Sergei sheepishly asked him to marry the stationed nurse Nina Bedova. Spurred by the suggestion of his beloved Sergei, he asked Nina out, and they stayed married for life. Everyone’s love for Sergei is apparent in him getting a small uniform of his own, down to custom-made shiny shoulder straps. Being near the regiment meant that Sergei would eventually cross paths with life-threatening danger despite everyone’s best efforts. It happened three times, and as a sign of his bravery, he was awarded a medal from the divisional commander on April 27, 1943. The first time was him saving everyone from danger due to his sharp wit. Sergei was out delivering newspapers in the morning, per routine. Observant, he noticed noises from a haystack. Quickly detecting that these voices weren’t familiar, he rushed back to Major Mikhail and reported it. It turned out that German artillery fire spotters were scouting their camp and relaying information back to their base. Saved in the nick of time, they were apprehended, and many potential dangers averted. In another instance, during an all-out German shelling, the ever-observant Sergei was the only one to notice that Major Mikhail had been buried under the rubble. Mikhail could hardly breathe; Sergei rushed over to rescue his much-loved father. Frightened, he tried his best to remove the heavy logs. Unsuccessful, he rushed over to the other soldiers; the other soldiers came to their commander’s rescue in the nick of time. Being buried under rubble can result in a short, decisive death — every second matters. As a result, Sergei received his first medal for “Military Merit.” Rightfully proud, Marshal Chuikov himself came to the camp to hand over the medal. Along with that, he endearingly gave him a pistol. When the regiment took part in the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, Sergei had a quick brush with death once again. On November 18, he fell under mortar fire. A German airplane, detecting the shiny shoulder straps, shot at him. Sergei tried his best to rush into cover. Unsuccessful, he was wounded. Thankfully, that wound was not fatal. Shrapnel was stuck in the leg, and he was sent to the hospital. After arduous treatment, he returned healthy enough and with high spirits. In 1945, after Soviet Union’s victory over Germany, he was awarded another medal. He was also sent to study at the Tula Suvorov Military School. Due to his frail body, even though he graduated from the military academy in 1954, he continued his career as an attorney. This six-year-old made history, built a home during the brutality of war, and brought joy to others around him through his bravery and spirit.

Brilliant and very inspiring film. Bravery and patriotism take no age. Watching a movie where there's still hope, joy, and love amidst war is heartwarming. That this little boy brought joy to the hearts of those longing, hopeless, wounded soldiers. Salute to this film!

I salute this young lad for his bravery and for all the soldiers out there, whatever the nationality. And I commend this young actor for a great portrayal as a young soldier. 😭

The sky was blue, the grass was green, they’re five boys, they’re smiling and alive Thank you 🙏💕✨

Best movie I've watched in years. That kid should have an Oscar. Congratulations to All Russian cinematography. Puts Hollywood to shame.

I was today's year old while discovering this masterpiece. Such a great history❤️

I didn’t realize there were English subtitles in the movie. I still watched it all the way through and was able to follow the story. I was so very impressed by the acting of the boy. The movie held my attention all the way through. Thank you for sharing it.

This little boy hopefully won an Oscar for his amazing acting skills. I was crying all the way through this great albeit very sad film! When he put his tiny army uniform on, he just looked too cute for words! Bless him! All of the supporting actors were also great! Totally convincing! Thank you from The UK, for showing us this smashing film! xxxx

I dont know how people can put dislike. One little boy fighting in ww2 from a frontline with utmost maturity. what a stamina..

Im a son of freedom fighter... That’s why this movie make me so pride for my Father ❤️❤️❤️papa i love you so much ❤️❤️

IMDB has to have its head examined, giving this remarkable film - and story - just a 6.1. Thank you for making it available to everyone. One of the most moving and impactful films I’ve watched in years.

The kid is smart and made the movie to have a touch of mixed feeling - almost cried seeing how this kid lost his mum and neighbours and had to survive alone in the woods. His affection for people around and his country is profound! We need brave people like this who can always stand for what they truly believe in. Great movie!

As a mother, the life of a boy turned soldier has blown me a way. Thank you for this movie.

I thought it was going to be a boring movie but turns out that it tugged at my heart, glad I watched it.

I watched without the subtitles and I still understood their communication based on body language. The little boy reminded me that he could’ve been a little German child if he would’ve gotten into the wrong hands, because the Nazis taught everybody to hate others! The sweet little boy was born within months of my sweet Mom (RIP) in 1933. His adopted Papa was so handsome and kind!❤