Walking with the Enemy

A tense, earnest wartime drama of disguise and rescue, carrying heavy historical weight with occasional action and little levity.

Directed by

Mark Schmidt

Genres

Action, Drama, History

Starring

Jonas Armstrong, Hannah Tointon, Ben Kingsley

Overview

Regent Horthy is the leader of Hungary and a German ally, but his favorable standing with Hitler changes as the war comes to an end. Forced to cede Hungary’s power or else witness the execution of his son, Regent Horthy gives up control of his country to the Nazis, who quickly move Hungarians to ghettos and death camps, with no hope in sight. But the despair changes when a young man named Elek emerges. Separated from his family during the relocations and aided by the woman he loves , Elek defies the enemy by becoming one of them. In a race against time, disguised as a Nazi Officer he embarks on a mission to save his family and thousands of his countrymen.

How it feels

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

About

War, survival, family, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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