Synopsis
May 1940. To escape the imminent German invasion, the inhabitants of a small village in northern France flee their homes, like so many millions of their compatriots. Max, a German boy, travels with them. His father, Hans, opposed the Nazi regime and was imprisoned in Arras for having lied about his nationality. Hans is eventually set free and sets off to find his son, accompanied by a Scottish soldier who is trying to get back home.
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Movie Details
France Releases: | November 6th, 2015 (Wide) |
MPAA Rating: | R for some war violence/bloody images. (Rating bulletin 2429 (Cert #50506), 6/15/2016) |
Running Time: | 114 minutes |
Keywords: | 1940s, World War II, Life in a Small Town, Politicians, Musicians, Teachers, Nazis |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | Nord-Quest Films, Pathe, France 2 Cinema, Appaloosa Distribution, Une Hirondelle Productions, Canal Plus, Cine Plus, France Television, Artemis, Tax Shelter Films Fund, The Belgian Federal Government, Pictanovo, The Nord Pas De Calais Region, The Centre National Du Cine |
Production Countries: | France, Germany |
Languages: | French, German |