What is Life after witnessing Genocide?

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 2012)

It is always tragic when a child is forced to mature be their time. This movie had me psychologically arrested, longing for a hero to emerge to save a people from mass annihilation. After witnessing mass murder by the hands of the Germany Army, Florya, is compelled to be a defending solider (first), rather than a preteen, or a man. After watching this movie, i tried to place myself in Florya's position. I could not. It's far too easy to look at someone else situation or circumstance and say what you would have or could have done in retrospect. The truth is, you cannot say how you would responded. Psychologically, Florya was far more advanced then my present thought process in trying to rationalize or justify what i would have done. It is sad that life is indiscriminate to tragic situations and circumstances. 10 stars for reality check-life and freedom is cherished.