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Peter Reznick

TOMAS (Peter Reznik) is an eleven-year-old Russian stowaway who is bound for America for a very special reason. Almost a hundred years ago, Tomas' ancestor -- LEOPOLD MINTON -- emigrated to America to...( read more  read more... ) start a new life. After becoming a 3D photographer, Leopold sent black and white stereocard pictures of New York City, his new home, to his family back in Russia. His wish was for them to join him in America. Now, armed with these old stereocards and Leopold's letters, Tomas comes to New York to find the American branch of his family.

Jumping off the Russian freighter that has been his home for the past few weeks, Tomas swims toward Ellis Island, a place where all immigrants must go, according to one of his ancestor's letters. Wherever he goes, past and present come together as Tomas compares the images on his stereocards with the real locations.

From Ellis Island, Tomas takes a ferry into New York City, ready to begin his search. Although it is unlikely that he will find his ancestor's brownstone ( all he has is a stereocard picture of the house with a street number on it, Number 117), Tomas remains young, energetic, and optimistic. Enchanted by the sights of the city, he travels happily from one part of town to another.

Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, the subway system, the Empire State Building, South Street Seaport, Coney Island, Central Park, Broadway...Tomas sees it all, from a rollercoaster to the high kicking cast of CRAZY FOR YOU. Always keeping an eye out for the distinctive brownstone, Tomas enjoys his whirlwind tour of New York, a city even more magnificent now than it was when the stereocard photographs were taken.

Wherever Tomas goes, he meets people who are friendly and helpful...people who appreciate the fact the he is a young boy on a great adventure. The entire city becomes Tomas' playground. While he surveys the city, Tomas hears letters written by Leopold and his wife, Julia, to their family the old country. In the final letter, Julia informs Leopold's parents that their son has died.

Recreating New York's geography from Leopold's photographs, Tomas miraculously finds the brownstone he has been seeking. Number 117 looks older, and is covered with ivy...but it definitely is the building depicted on the stereocard. As Tomas approaches, the sound of a piano leads him inside. Julia Minton, now ninety-five years old, awaits inside. When Tomas introduces himself, she takes him in her arms and welcomes him to America. Finally, Tomas has found his home and family.

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Directed by: Stephen Low

Release Date: October 18, 1995

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  • mrceagle
    June 4, 2007
    mrceagle
    Very enjoyable 3D IMAX movie. very good introduction movie for for a 3D new comer.
  • brianpark08
    December 10, 2006
    brianpark08
    Waste of TIME!! Very Weak movie, DO NOT WATCH, if you do end up watching it, side effects may include: Suicide, murder ramapages, road ramapage, any kinds of ways of harming yourself, and many others...

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