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"Waiting for Anya" is a historical war drama film released in 2020. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Michael Morpurgo and is directed by Ben Cookson. It features actors such as Noah Schnapp, Thomas Kretschmann, Frederick Schmidt, Jean Reno, and Anjelica Huston. The film had its premiere at the Miami Jewish Film Festival and was released on February 7, 2020. During World War II, a Jewish father named Benjamin and his daughter Anya are separated while fleeing from France. Benjamin and a widow named Horcada help Jewish children escape to Spain through the mountains, but their mission is disrupted by the Germans. With the help of Jo, Benjamin's young shepherd, they manage to save many children, but one child becomes sick and is taken by the Germans. After the war, Anya finally reaches the village and is reunited with her family. 'Waiting for Anya' premiered at the Miami Jewish Film Festival on January 16, 2020. It was later released in theaters in the United States on February 7, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment, and in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2020. The film Waiting for Anya did not perform well at the box office in the United States and Canada, earning $0. However, it had a slightly better performance worldwide, earning a total of $139,504. "Waiting for Anya" has received negative reviews from critics, with a low approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a low score on Metacritic.