Bruno is an 8 year old boy living in Germany during the Nazi regime. His father is a Nazi soldier, and is promoted. But, they have to move far away from Berlin, to the country. At first, Bruno hates it, because he has no one to play with. Then he sees the "farm" from his window where everyone wears "striped pyjamas" and wants to play with the children he sees there. But his parents tell him he is not allowed to go back there. When the oppurtunity arises, he runs there and meets a little boy named Schmul who is behind the electric fence. A friendship blossoms between the two; one that seems to blur the "modern" way of thinking.
I have to say, I was expecting it to be sad. I mean, it's a movie about a work camp. But this was a 5 kleenex movie for me. I cried and got angry, and cried some more. Now, this might be partly because I am a crier. But, I have a feeling that a lot of people would have the same reaction to this movie and fall in love with the little boy's friendship. I would highly recommend everyone see this movie, though I would suggest that you bring some kleenex along and maybe watch it in the privacy of your own home. It's a movie that will resonate with me for a long time to come. Enjoy watching!
