David's Odyssey: A Journey of Redemption, titled originality I am David (Japanese: デビッドのオデッセイ: 救いの旅, Hepburn: Debiddo no odessei: Sukui no tabi) Japanese animated drama film. It is based on the 1963 novel of the same name follwing the 2003 live-action adaptation.
Premise[]
In post-World War II Europe, amidst the ruins and the scars of conflict, a young boy named David is imprisoned in a labor camp, unaware of his true identity and the world beyond its confines. Enduring hardship and cruelty, David's only solace is a faint memory of his mother's voice and a longing for freedom.
One fateful night, David seizes an opportunity to escape, fleeing into the darkness with nothing but a compass, a few provisions, and a letter containing mysterious instructions. Determined to unravel the secrets of his past and find his place in a fractured world, David sets out on a perilous journey across war-torn landscapes and unfamiliar territories.
As David travels through Europe, he encounters a kaleidoscope of cultures, languages, and people, each leaving an indelible mark on his journey. Along the way, he learns the value of trust, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Driven by his quest for identity and belonging, David's odyssey takes him from the bustling streets of post-war cities to the tranquil beauty of countryside villages, and ultimately to the shores of the Mediterranean sea.
But as David delves deeper into his past, he uncovers dark secrets and painful truths that threaten to shatter his newfound hope. Confronted by his own demons and the shadows of history, David must find the strength to forgive, to heal, and to embrace the power of redemption.
"David's Odyssey: A Journey of Redemption" is a tale of courage, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find hope in the darkest of times.
Cast[]
Unlike the book and 2003 film, this version added new characters in this film.
Japanese[]
- David: Voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Johannes: Voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya
- Sophie: Voiced by Kana Hanazawa
- Carlo: Voiced by Mamoru Miyano
- Maria: Voiced by Nana Mizuki
- Herr Elfson: Voiced by Takehito Koyasu
- Frau Hilda: Voiced by Megumi Hayashibara
- Stefania: Voiced by Ayane Sakura
English[]
- David: Voiced by Bryce Papenbrook
- Johannes: Voiced by Liam O'Brien
- Sophie: Voiced by Cherami Leigh
- Carlo: Voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch
- Maria: Voiced by Erica Mendez
- Herr Elfson: Voiced by Patrick Seitz
- Frau Hilda: Voiced by Wendee Lee
- Stefania: Voiced by Kira Buckland