Based on a true story (I'm a sucker for docudramas) about the German occupation of the British isle of Jersey during WWII. If you are like me you never heard of Jersey or its occupation let alone this tale. Oh, I did hear about WWII, my dad would make up all kind of stories...all false. The film centers on Louisa Gould (Jenny Seagrove). She has two sons serving in the war. She gets a telegram on one. Russians are brought to the island and used as forced labor in a stone quarry. Louisa harbors an escaped Russian at the risk of her life. He becomes her son substitute as they get attached.
Film is a good drama. Not a lot of action. The island people had expectations that the British would show up at any moment to liberate them. Such was not the case. The war challenges her faith.
Film is a good drama. Not a lot of action. The island people had expectations that the British would show up at any moment to liberate them. Such was not the case. The war challenges her faith.