Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation

Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation

2017 · 105 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.

Directed by Friedemann Fromm · Written by Friedemann Fromm

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