While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.

Geoffrey Rushas Hans Hubermann
Emily Watsonas Rosa Hubermann
Sophie Nélisseas Liesel Meminger
Ben Schnetzeras Max Vandenburg
Nico Lierschas Rudy Steiner
Roger Allamas Narrator / Death (voice)
Barbara Aueras Ilsa Hermann
Rainer Bockas Mayor Hermann
Heike Makatschas Liesel's Mother
Florian Ballhaus