The Invasion

The Invasion

1945 · 100 min · ★ 6.6 · War, Drama

A Russian village struggles through the German occupation during World War II in this tense drama from the Soviet Union. As the town doctor finds his home has been taken by German troops, his daughter becomes involved in the anti-Axis resistance, and his son -- confined to a mental hospital -- escapes to fight the invading armies.

Directed by Abram Room · Written by Boris Chirskov

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