Helen Hunt and Sean Bean star in this sweeping historical drama following the intertwined lives of ordinary civilians across Europe who are caught up in World War II. An English translator in Warsaw attempts to smuggle his Polish lover back to Manchester, without the knowledge of sweetheart. Meanwhile, an American war correspondent makes a discovery at the Polish-German border and runs up against censorship in Germany. Each of the characters are from different backgrounds and countries, and play different roles in the war, but are united by their struggle to survive in difficult circumstances. 7 x 60 minute episodes.
Digital Intermediate Colour Grade by Maria Chamberlain and Jet Omoshebi, Digital Online Editorial by Georgina Cranmer, Post Producer Charlotte Barnes, Sound Design and Mixes by Howard Bargroff, Jamie Roden and Sonorous at Goldcrest.
Director:
Chanya Button,Adam Smith,Andy Wilson,Thomas Napper.
Producers:
Callum Devrell-Cameron, Chris Clough.
Writers:
Peter Bowker
Cast:
Helen Hunt, Sean Bean, Jonah Hauker-King,Julia Brown,Zofia Wichlacz
Distributor:
Mammoth Screen for BBC1
Genre: Drama, TV Series
Runtime: 60 minutes
Year of production: 2019