I Am David

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 flee 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 this envelope to Denmark.

First, head south to Salonika and hide

on 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 evelope

to the authorities in Denmark.

You must not open it.

If anyone sees it's contents

before you get there...

...you'll end up back here.

Do you understand?

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.

When the time comes,

get from the barracks to the west fence.

When you see the signal,

you will have 30 seconds

to get over the fence...

...before the current is turned back on.

Shoot me.

Hidden behind the log at the edge

of the field...

...you will find a bunndle filled with

items you will need for your journey.

If you follow my instructions

and make it out of the camp...

...travel when it's dark

to flee Bulgaria so you won't be seen.

You must do everything I just told you

if you want to escape.

They're moving me

to another camp tomorrow...

...and I can no longer watch over you.

Follow your compass south to Salonika.

Travel there by any means possible.

Who did it?

Get out! Get out now!

You want to escape this paradise?

Are you that ungrateful?

The border between Bulgaria

and Greece is heavily gurarded...

...and much of the fence is strung

with alarm wires. Do not touch it.

Stop him! Stop him! Stop, little boy!

Come back here! Come back!

Stop! Where do you think you're going?

You cannot escape!

Stop! We will get you!

Stop!

Stop!

We will get you!

Follow your compass south to Salonika...

...and hide on a ship

that's going to Italy.

-Don't worry. I'll take care of it.

-Okay. Good work.

Hey! Why isn't this hatch closed?

Johannes...

...am I dead?

No.

I don't think I can make it.

They're going to find me.

Not if you're careful.

You must remain unseen.

And if you are seen,

you must blend in with the people

around you.

How?

You know many languages from

the different men you knew in the camp.

Just listen closely and you'll be able

to speak to people...

...and understand them.

I'm afraid.

There are places where

the world is good.

I've seen them.

A long time ago, but I have seen them.

You will, too.

Why didn't you come with me?

This is your journey.

-I have my own.

-But what am I looking for?

What am I gonna find in Denmark?

Freedom.

But I don't even know who I am.

What are you doing in my spot?

You dind't touch my magazines, did you?

I've got to report all stowaways

to the captain. You're in big trouble.

No, please don't tell him.

I need to get to Italy.

I'll give you this

if you don't turn me in!

Pearl handle.

Pretty nice. It looks Soviet.

Throw in the compass

and you've got a deal.

I can't. Just the knife.

You know, I could take this

and trun you in anyway.

But I'm an honest guy...

...and l'd probably get in trouble

for not turning you in sooner.

Okay, you've got yourself a deal.

Roberto, quit looking

at your magazines and get up here!

Keep your pants on, I'll be right up.

Look, I can't take a chance

on anybody seeing you...

...getting off the ship

when we get into port.

So when we're close to shore,

I'll lower you overboard...

...then you can swim to land.

Don't worry. The current will help you

drift to the coast.

You all set?

Have fun.

Once you arrive in Italy,

travel north until you reach Denmark.

Why do they hate us so much, Johannes?

Because it's easy to hate people

who don't believe

the same things you do.

Did my parents not believe what

the guards believe?

Is that why I'm in here?

I didn't know anything

about your parents, but...

...I would assume so.

I don't remember them.

Do you know what they were like?

What they believed ?

Where we were from?

David...

...I don't know anything about you.

I wish I were dead.

Don't ever say that.

Don't even think it.

Why not? There's nothing good here.

What's the point in even staying alive?

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.

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.

Beautiful loaves, huh?

Sorry to scare you.

You want to get some bread?

-Yes, please.

-Do you have any money?

No.

I'm afraid my bread is not free.

Where do you live?

I'm in the circus.

In the circus?

Well, it's not going to be here

for another 2 weeks.

I think you are a little early.

Where can I get some money

for some bread, sir?

Just take a look at this kitchen.

It's spotless.

And over there,

that's a traditional wood-burning oven.

You know what Abruzzi

down the street bakes his bread with?

Gas.

And still people buy from him

instead of me! It's unbelievable!

You know,

before I can give you some bread...

...you have to do something for me.

-You have to smile.

-Why?

Why? Because you're about to have

the best bread in Italy.

That's why.

Oh, Saint Elizabeth...

...the boy wants to know why

he should smile.

I don't think he know how to.

Who's that?

That's Saint Elizabeth.

She's the patron saint of bakers.

She takes care of everyone

who needs help.

But especially bakers.

Here, see for yourself.

You keep that...

...and maybe she'll help you

out sometime, too.

I'll tell you what.

Just stay here and I'll pick you

out a nice, fresh loaf.

There is something about his face...

...his eyes.

They are not the eyes of a normal boy.

Come and see for yourselves.

My friends want to talk to you.

They just want to know who you are.

Nothing to worry about.

We need to ask you a few questions.

I'm trying to help you.

You've got to believe me!

Let me go!

Travel north as far as you can.

Good luck to you.

Line up, right now! Line up!

Line up over here right now! Right now!

Who did it?

Which one of you is responsible?

It was him. I know it.

Shoot him!

Saint Elizabeth...

...my name is David...

...and, well, the baker told me that

you help people.

I want to get to Denmark...

...and I need help getting out

of these woods.

I have to get to Denmark...

...and I can't if I'm lost in here.

You must remain unseen.

And if you are seen,

you must blend in with the people

around you.

Oh, Saint Elizabeth,

the boy wants to know why

he should smile.

I don't think he knows how to.

Saint Elizabeth, remember how I said

I wouldn't ask you for anything else?

Go away! Please go away!

I didn't mean to make you mad.

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