This deals with the struggles of a Norwegian fishing boat (from an island off of the mainland) which during World War II smuggles Jewish refugees to England with threats of Nazi dangers (and all sorts of natural threats) surrounding them. Done in a semi-documentary style (with some of the actual participants), this is a straight forward story that isn't lavish, but manages to get each of the characters some sensational development that makes it all the more real.
This is the type of film that grabs the audience from the start, especially since this particular voyage deals with the travels of Jewish children to England, one of whom is not physically well. Probably one of the least known post-war movies, yet one deservingly necessary. It's also the type of film that the less you know, the better. I'm glad this was done the way it is because it's more powerful without well-known actors in the cast. Stunning location footage and photography and a glorious musical score. Absolutely sumptuous.
This is the type of film that grabs the audience from the start, especially since this particular voyage deals with the travels of Jewish children to England, one of whom is not physically well. Probably one of the least known post-war movies, yet one deservingly necessary. It's also the type of film that the less you know, the better. I'm glad this was done the way it is because it's more powerful without well-known actors in the cast. Stunning location footage and photography and a glorious musical score. Absolutely sumptuous.