
The Forgotten Battle(2020)
In the final years of World War II, the lives of a traitor, a pilot, and a resistance fighter become intertwined as they fight to survive.
In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.


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