World on Fire

A sweeping, sobering tapestry of ordinary lives under siege, balancing intimate heartbreak with the relentless dread of a world at war.

Created by

Peter Bowker

Genres

Drama, War & politics

Starring

Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt

Overview

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, family, love

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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