In an era when many movies are just re-hashes of other movies this little production distinguishes itself. Very watchable. Touching. Engaging. Real. Anyone who has known loss way too soon in life will identify. The lead actor has real talent. You quickly forget you're watching an actor, so natural is his performance. And the directing distinguishes itself as well. It's said never work with animals or children, or animal-like children (hey, he growls and bites!). But the performance coaxed out of this young talent is notable. And I can't imagine working with a bird was any easier. Kudos all around And please do watch it until the very end for a very special scene.

Kauwboy is about a ten year old who finds a bird that fell out of it's nest. He places it back. but the bird falls out again. The boy, Jojo decides he will take care of the bird, which he has to do secretly, because his father has anger issues, stemming from grief, which he sometimes takes out on Jojo. Being able to shower the bird with love, is a welcome distraction for the boy, who deals with frustration and denial.The acting is pretty good, especially since Rick Lens (Jojo) is so young. He portrays emotions well. Loek Peters (the father) is doing a good job balancing between anger and love.This movie is not suited for young children and not "uplifting". In fact, it had me in tears for the most part. Despite this, Kauwboy is certainly worth watching.Spoiler alert regarding the bird: The bird dies. Not by the father.

i really enjoyed the movie it was quite amazing the story line was good the acting was good basically everything. but I didn't enjoy the parts where the boy was always shirtless and also the girl but i loved the movie, the ending was really good instead of everything happy and stuff the bird dies and the son and his father have a better relationship. but I myself have seen many movies the are the same. there is a boy that has no mom and has to live with his dad that is depressed and abuses his son. In other words the movie is to mainstream. i wish u guys comment on my review and help me correct something that i mistaken and thank you. I rated this movie 8 out of 10 since i mentioned what i disliked and liked.

The movie starts out the same way it ends. Whatever you do, see it with subtitles. If it does come out dubbed, I wonder if something may be lost.Jojo is a little boy, maybe 8 or 10, he's struggling with his mom not being around. he talks to her on the telephone telling her things about his life and the Jackdaw chick he's rescued from the nest. He initially tries to return the chick but the mother refuses and tries to attack him and the chick falls back out. He takes the chick home.Throughout the movie when you suspect that the tone is going to get deep and heavy and maudlin, it lilts back to life thanks to an incredibly moving soundtrack and Jojo's spirit with the connection to the Jackdaw chick. There's so much more going on in this movie than meets the surface. It's one of those that should be watched more than once. To see such a spectacular performance from the main character is simply amazing.No spoilers, just, if you're lucky enough to see this movie, enjoy it. It's worth the effort to find.