The Man Who Cried

In 1927, Fegele Abramovich, a young Russian Jewish girl, is separated from her father during a pogrom. Her father leaves for America to seek his fortune but plans to send for Fegele and her grandmother. Before departing, he sings her a song from Bizet's opera, leaving a lasting memory.

Shortly after her father's departure, the village is attacked and burned in a pogrom, forcing Fegele to escape amidst chaos. With help from neighbors, she overcomes dangers and boards a boat to Britain, carrying only a photo of her father and a coin from her grandmother.

Upon arriving in Britain, an official renames her 'Susan' and places her with foster parents. She initially struggles with the language barrier, as school taunts call her a 'gypsy' and she doesn't understand English.

A compassionate teacher overhears her singing a Yiddish song and helps her learn English, encouraging her to sing and speak in the new language. This marks the beginning of her integration into British society and her budding talent as a singer.

Years later, Suzie auditions for a singing and dance troupe heading to Paris. Her talent earns her a place, and she meets Lola, an older Russian dancer with whom she shares an apartment amid the city's vibrant arts scene.

Suzie and Lola perform as dancers at a formal party with a mysterious performing horseman, Cesar. After their show, they overhear an Italian opera singer, Dante, singing 'Je Crois Entendre Encore,' which captivates Suzie and Lola.

Dante, an Italian opera singer and Mussolini follower, becomes romantically involved with Lola, while Suzie develops an attraction to Cesar. Tensions emerge as Dante's allegiance and personal motives become more apparent.

Dante finds Suzie's father's photo and deduces her Jewish identity. Meanwhile, Madame Goldstein warns Suzie of the rising dangers as the Germans invade Poland, foreshadowing the coming threat for Jewish people.

As Nazi forces approach Paris, the cast's performances decline, and the production is shut down. Dante's true motives are revealed when he tries to seduce Suzie and then exposes her heritage to a German officer, endangering her life.

Lola overhears Dante revealing Suzie's Jewish identity and advises her to leave Paris to avoid danger. She arranges tickets for Suzie and herself on an ocean liner heading to America, signifying their escape plan.

Cesar visits Suzie to say goodbye as Nazis attack the Romani village, killing a child. Suzie wants to stay and fight alongside Cesar but is urged by him to escape and find her father, sharing a heartfelt last night.

During the voyage across the Atlantic, the ocean liner is torpedoed and Lola tragically dies in the sinking. Suzie survives the attack, and she is rescued and brought to New York, beginning a new chapter of her life.

In New York, Suzie seeks out her father, discovering that he changed his name, gave up singing, and started a new family after believing his own family was lost during the war. Her search leads her to an emotional reunion.

Suzie visits her ill father in the hospital, where he recognizes her and is moved by her singing 'Je Crois Entendre Encore' in Yiddish. Their emotional reunion marks the culmination of her lifelong journey to find her family.