World on Fire
TV-MA 2019 · 2 seasons · 13 eps · ★ 7.5 · Drama, War & Politics
Canceled
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
Created by Peter Bowker
Network: BBC One
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Jonah Hauer-King Harry Chase -
Julia Brown Lois Bennett -
Helen Hunt Nancy Campbell -
Zofia Wichłacz Kasia Tomaszeski -
Lesley Manville Robina Chase -
Brian J. Smith Webster O'Connor -
Parker Sawyers Albert Fallou -
Tomasz Kot Stefan Tomaszeski -
Eryk Biedunkiewicz Jan Tomaszeski -
Ewan Mitchell Tom -
Mateusz Więcławek Grzegorz Tomaszeski -
Max Riemelt Schmidt
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