I saw this today at the British Film Festival at Royal Festival Hall. I had no idea what to expect as I was tagging along with a friend who'd bought tickets, but I am so glad I went. It is a moving and thought provoking storyline, and the child actor who plays the lead deserves a best actor award for this film, I hope he's recognised for this, despite his young age.. I think watching it in London where it was set makes it hit you all the more, particularly if you're a bit of a local history geek like me. The whole cast were brilliant and played their parts perfectly, it's a must see for young and old, showing the history of what our grandparents went through.