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Shadows (1988)

Movie ★ 8.1 101 min

Drama

During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to expand the Aryan master race within the Third Reich. Eight-year old Jerzy returns home at the end of the war to a joyful reunion with his long-lost mother and grandfather. But problems arise as he is taunted by his peers and, longing for his missing father, burns with resentment for his new communist stepfather.

Jerzy Kaszubowski Director Jerzy Kaszubowski Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 22, 1988
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0094878
Studio
ZED, Przedsiębiorstwo Państwowe Film Polski, ,

Cast

Marzena Trybała Marzena Trybała Maria Ostrowska Eugeniusz Kujawski Eugeniusz Kujawski Pastor Bogusław Linda Bogusław Linda Edward Jerzy Bińczycki Jerzy Bińczycki Józef Sława Kwaśniewska Sława Kwaśniewska Martha

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shadows about?
During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to expand the Aryan master race within the Third Reich. Eight-year old Jerzy returns home at the end of the war to a joyful reunion with his long-lost mother and grandfather. But problems arise as he is taunted by his peers and, longing for his missing father, burns with resentment for his new communist stepfather.
Who directed Shadows?
Shadows was directed by Jerzy Kaszubowski.
Who stars in Shadows?
Shadows stars Marzena Trybała, Eugeniusz Kujawski, Bogusław Linda, Jerzy Bińczycki.
When was Shadows released?
Shadows is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch Shadows?
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