Storyline

In the Warsaw ghetto during World War II, Rabbi Adam Heller (Armin Mueller-Stahl) and his family struggle to remain safe and sane. His headstrong son, Paul (Don McKellar), chafes against the humiliations he must endure, but the rabbi cautions him against exploding into violence. Tensions come to a head when the rabbi's daughter, Rachel (Elina Lowensohn), is raped by a Nazi officer. Yet out of this act of violence comes a ray of hope when a soldier comes forward and offers to help her escape.

Plot Keywords

jew, rabbi, son, daughter, nazi, tense, rousing, dark, ghetto, warsaw, poland, world war ii, holocaust, family, rape, oppression, uprising, escape, sacrifice, rivalry, 1940s

Short Review

This is the first time I saw Charles Dance as the villain. The ambiance and photography are great work for a 90's cable movie, and the story is developed in a "natural" way. Even Chad Lowe (who I don't like that much) did a good work. The story touches you and you understand so many things with the look of Elina. I really think this is a must-watch on your Holocaust movie list.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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