Director Alejandro Monteverde’s inspirational family film Little Boy has been picked up by Open Road Films for U.S. distribution. Executive produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett (Son of God), Little Boy stars Kevin James, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Ben Chaplin, Michael Rapaport, Cary Tagawa, Ted Levine, David Henrie, Eduardo Verastegui, and young newcomer Jakob Salvati.
“Little Boy is a truly uplifting movie that resonates with family audiences and we are thrilled to add it to our slate,” said Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films. “Roma Downey and Mark Burnett are some of the most successful producers in this arena and we are looking forward to working with them on this project.”
“This film is beautiful and emotionally resonant about a little boy’s love for his father,” said executive producers Downey and Burnett. “The movie shows the simplicity and single minded focus of a 7-year old boy who simply wants his dad to come home. This little boy moves mountains. It is a story that will resonate across all cultures and audiences.”
Director Monteverde and Pepe Portillo co-wrote the script. Monteverde’s also a producer on the project along with Eduardo Verastegui, Leo Severino, Emilio Azcarraga, Bernardo Gomez, Micky Ohare and Sean Wolfington.
The Plot:
Little Boy is the magical story of a 7-year old boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.
Source: Open Road Films
-By Rebecca Murray
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