The Occupation

UK 15 Certificate
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March 30, 2020
Director
Runtime
1 Hour 47 Minutes
Genre
War, Drama
Language
English, Polish
From Lightbulb Film Distribution
strong violence, threat, sexual violence references, very strong language

The Occupation tells the incredible true story of Sara Goralnik, a 13 year-old Polish Jew, whose entire family was killed by Nazis in September 1942. After a gruelling escape to the Ukrainian countryside, Sara steals her Christian best friend’s identity and finds refuge in a small village. Taken in by a farmer and his young wife, Sara soon discovers the dark secrets of her employers' marriage, compounding the greatest secret she must strive to protect – her true identity.

Last updated
July 8, 2020

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