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17-year-old Yu Gwan-Sun participates in the Korean independence movement. The country is under the rule of Japan, which annexed the country in 1910.
In Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish resistance fighter orchestrates a daring plan to rescue Jewish children from deportation to concentration camps. Facing constant peril and betrayal, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of wartime collaboration and resistance to save as many lives as possible.
A Resistance received a generally positive reception, with critics praising its emotional weight and the performances of its cast, particularly Igal Naor. Some found the pacing occasionally slow, but the film was largely commended for its depiction of the courage and moral complexities of wartime resistance.
Praised for its compelling portrayal of wartime heroism and sacrifice.
Noted for strong performances, especially from Igal Naor.
Some reviews mentioned a deliberate pacing that might not appeal to all viewers.
Google audience: Audience reviews are limited but generally highlight the film's moving story and historical significance, with viewers appreciating its focus on the human element of the resistance efforts.
The film is based on the true story of Yolande Beekman and other resistance fighters who worked to smuggle children out of the Jewish theater in Amsterdam.
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