Set in 1941 in Poltava, Ukraine (then part of the Soviet Union), the story centers on three young virtuosos:
(Elin Kolev): A preternaturally gifted Jewish violinist. Set in 1941 in Poltava, Ukraine (then part
When German families are initially targeted by the Bolsheviks, the Jewish families hide Hanna and her parents in the woods to protect them. The narrative highlights the shifting perils of the
Their world is shattered when Hitler violates the non-aggression pact with Stalin and invades the Soviet Union. The narrative highlights the shifting perils of the time: In a test of both skill and endurance,
The story of the 2011 film is a moving wartime drama that follows three musically gifted children—"wunderkinder" or prodigies—whose deep friendship is tested by the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust . A Bond Formed in Harmony
The story builds to a chilling conclusion where the children's musical talents become their only hope for survival. They are forced into a "performance for life" before , a malevolent officer who embodies the clinical ruthlessness of the Nazi regime. In a test of both skill and endurance, their very existence depends on their ability to perform perfectly under extreme duress.
(Imogen Burrell): A talented Jewish pianist.