This is the stark, moving ultimately redemptive story of the bonds these children make with one another, and of how the friendships forged at Windermere become a lifeline to a fruitful future.
Director: Michael Samuels
Writer: Simon Block
Stars: Thomas Kretschmann, Romola Garai, Iain Glen
Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Kretschmann ... Oscar Friedmann
Romola Garai ... Marie Paneth
Iain Glen ... Jock Lawrence
Tim McInnerny ... Leonard Montefiore
Marcel Sabat ... Berish Lerner
Philipp Christopher ... Georg Lauer
Anna Schumacher ... Edith Lauer
Konstantin Frank ... Rabbi Weiss
Kacper Swietek ... Chaim 'Harry' Olmer
Marek Wroblewski ... Schmuel 'Sam' Laskier
Kuba Sprenger ... Icek 'Ike' Alterman
Pascal Fischer ... Benyak 'Ben' Helfgott
Anna Maciejewska ... Sala Feiermann
Tomasz Studzinski ... Arek Hershlikovicz
Jakub Jankiewicz ... Salek Falinower
Storyline
The harrowing and ultimately life-affirming story of Holocaust children who were relocated and rehabilitated in the UK after World War II. It began with uncertainty and fear in the new land, however it eventually led to the triumph of hope and goodwill and life-long friendship and happiness that they all cherish.
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Plot Keywords: world war two | refugee | lake district england | refugee child | friendship
Genres: Drama | War
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Details
Official Sites: British Broadcasting Corporation [United Kingdom]
Country: Germany | UK
Language: English
Release Date: 26 January 2020 (UK)
Also Known As: The Windermere Children
Filming Locations: Glenarm, Northern Ireland, UK
Company Credits
Production Co: Wall to Wall Television, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Warner Bros. Television Productions UK
Technical Specs
Runtime: 88 min
Sound Mix: Stereo
Color: Color
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