Field of Lost Shoes

2014 • 95 minutes

About this movie

Based on a true story of the American Civil War, culminating at the Battle of New Market, May 1864. A group of teenage cadets sheltered from war at the Virginia Military Institute must confront the horrors of an adult world when they are called upon to defend the Shenandoah Valley. Leaving behind their youth, these cadets must decide what they are fighting for.

Ratings and reviews

Very touching and poignant movie based on a true story. Well developed characters, and superbly acted performances, giving personas to the VMI boys who fought and lost their lives during The Market Hill battle in the civil war. Some rather poetic scenes framing the nature of this conflict, as well as extremely powerful moments focusing on the senseless, and horrific, slaughter, we as a nation once drove each other to, by giving way to fears, and anger.

It's exciting to see some actors are back in the older era of war movies... Very very good portrayal of the battle though there were some cheesy parts like when they look at the field it's really stupid and looks like a painting

I usually am bored to death with history movies, but this one made me laugh and brought me to tears