In this WW2 era movie, three Jewish brothers are forced into hiding when their town and parents are raided and killed. The brothers decide to hide in the forest near their home where they are joined by other Jews and Russian resistance/milita and form a village. The movie is about their struggles to survive. They form a system for feeding the people, living and protecting themselves, and a chain of command. As the movie progresses, the brothers get more followers and it messes with the two oldest brothers. The second oldest, Zus, joins the local Soviet militia and Tuvia, the oldest brother, stays behind to remain in charge of the runaway Jews. Eventually, the Germans find them and launch an attack on Tuvia and his followers. Just as it seems hopeless, Zus shows up and makes it possible for the remaining people to escape and survive.
This movie is based on a true story.
I thought it was an excellent portrayal of the struggle of Jews trying to survive. They all came together as a community to function and acquire the things necessary to live. The acting was superb with a very talented and creative cast. You have to pay attention to what is going on because the words are not always spoken in English. German and Russian are also spoken but they are subtitled. I recommend this movie to anyone because it has action, love, and drama.
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