Movie spotlight
We Knew Better
After two childhood friends experience a vision together; the unstable teens flee to the West Coast using their intuition as guidance, but emotions, secrets, and acts of insanity cripple their journey to ever grasping 'destiny.'
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Plot Summary
In 1943, during the final days of the Second World War, a young Jewish boy named Samuel is entrusted to a group of French resistance fighters by his dying father. He joins their clandestine operations, learning to navigate the perilous world of espionage and survival.
Critical Reception
We Knew Better received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its emotional depth and the performances of its young cast, while some noted the familiar narrative tropes of war films. Audiences generally responded well to its themes of resilience and hope amidst conflict.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its poignant portrayal of a child's experience in wartime.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the young lead.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable within the war drama genre.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Quebec, Canada, with many locations doubling for war-torn Europe.
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