
The story takes place in Ukraine (Poltava) in 1941 before and during the German invasion. This story is about deep friendship between three musically talented children . Two Jewish children both virtuosic and a talented German girl who share a love of music .. Their friendship extends beyond the gaps of different religions and nationalities, The Nazis invasion to the Soviet Union destroyed their world and they and their families deal with death threats War brings with it.... (Full plot summary below)
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The story takes place in Ukraine (Poltava) in 1941 before and during the German invasion. This story is about deep friendship between three musically talented children . Two Jewish children both virtuosic and a talented German girl who share a love of music .. Their friendship extends beyond the gaps of different religions and nationalities, The Nazis invasion to the Soviet Union destroyed their world and they and their families deal with death threats War brings with it.
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| 3AWJim SchembriSeeing the moral terror of war from the perspective of children has rarely been done as well as it is in Marcus Rosenmuller's thoughtful, moving wartime drama. |
| Urban CinefileAndrew L. UrbanAlthough there are a few stilted scenes and some clunky dialogue (as subtitled) the film stands up well as a wartime drama with familiar elements - but also with a slightly different approach |
| New Zealand HeraldFrancesca RudkinRegardless of your age, you need to pay attention to the characters during the scene setting of this chilling Holocaust story. |
| User ReviewDolores HRefreshing story that keeps you captivated till the end. |
| User ReviewChristina CA beautiful, brutal, melancholy movie. I understand the story is long gone in the wave of history. I just can't stop feeling angry and sad when the story end. The music has fit the movie perfectly, such as The Hungarian Dance in the scene of trip, Flight of the Bumble Bee in the last for kids playing to save their own lives. At the end, the Larissa's song to sooth the atmosphere, and my weeping heart for the story, for the fate that happened in those dark dark days. |
| User ReviewEso VHolocaust movies are not easy viewing. However, they are usually uplifting dramas telling stories of incredible human courage and endurance, alongside horrific cruelty. I see everyone that I can, not because I need to know any more about the holocaust but because I feel we need to bear witness to this tragedy in our history. There are still stories to be told and we should honour those stories by listening, reading and watching. The children in this German language film are fabulous and the friend who attended the preview with me said that she had to keep repeating to herself that it wasnâ(TM)t real, so she didnâ(TM)t break down. It is also a fascinating story of friendship and courage. |