The Two of Us

The Two of Us

1967 · 90 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, Comedy

A story of the caring friendship formed between a crusty, old anti-Semite and an eight-year-old Jewish boy who goes to live with him during World War II.

Directed by Claude Berri · Written by Claude Berri

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