Based on a true story, this sobering WWII-era story brings together Nazi soldiers and American GIs for a Christmas cease fire. To escape the bombing of her village, a German officer’s wife, Elizabeth Vincken (Linda Hamilton), moves her son, Fritz (Matthew Harbour), to her husband's hunting cabin in the woods. Although the property lies close to the Allied lines, Elizabeth believes they can wait out the war here. Instead, Elizabeth and Fritz face a mini-American invasion: Jimmy (Romano Orzari), Ralph (Al Goulem) and their wounded comrade, Herbie (Michael Elkin), make their way to Vincken cabin on Christmas Eve. The atmosphere is tense, but the gutsy Elizabeth hides th...
Released:
2002
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins