Two kids, German Jews accompanied by an old uncle are trying to escape from the raging fascists towards the land of their ancestors – Palestine. They have to reach Istanbul by train and then to proceed on board a ship. The sudden death of the uncle is the reason why the brother and sister instead in Istanbul find themselves at Sofia railway station. Destiny has prepared the two children to meet an itinerant troupe and from this moment on starts the Bulgarian part of their survival. Shabby hotel rooms, jalopy buses, “tremendous artistic success” and constant shortage of money mark their days as in a colorful merry-go-round. Sofia, Plovdiv, Shoumen and at last Varna, the town they were dreaming of. The poor members of the troupe as one put on pawn the very last they have in order to pay the access of the two children aboard. They will suffer waving them “good bye” but they are happy as well with the good deed achieved – to help your fellowmen in danger.
During the WW II Bulgaria managed to rescue all its citizens of Jewish origin – over 50 000 people.
During the WW II Bulgaria managed to rescue all its citizens of Jewish origin – over 50 000 people.
Director: Ivan Nichev
Script: Ivan Nichev, Yurii Dachev
Cinematography: Georgi Nikolov
Cast: Elena Petrova, Alexander Morfov, Vasil Vasilev-Zuek, Tatiana Lolova, Georgi Rusev
Production: CINEMASCOPE-Bulgaria, SAXONIA MEDIA-Germany, EURIMAGES
Duration: 112 min.
Script: Ivan Nichev, Yurii Dachev
Cinematography: Georgi Nikolov
Cast: Elena Petrova, Alexander Morfov, Vasil Vasilev-Zuek, Tatiana Lolova, Georgi Rusev
Production: CINEMASCOPE-Bulgaria, SAXONIA MEDIA-Germany, EURIMAGES
Duration: 112 min.
