The Poet

Set in the opening months of the war in Poland, the plot tracks invasion, occupation, and the collapse of daily life under brutal military rule. Snowy landscapes and rural settings frame intimate stories of love, resilience, and resistance amid chaos.

The action unfolds across snow-covered Polish villages, forests, and farms during the early days of World War II. Wartime incursions drive characters into ruined towns and a border camp near the Soviet front. The setting emphasizes isolation, danger, and the struggle to survive under occupation.

💞 Forbidden Love

Oscar, a German officer undercover, and Rachel, a rabbi's daughter, form a romance that blossoms under constant threat of exposure. Their bond provides hope but also endangers both lovers as the war presses in. The relationship tests loyalties to family, country, and personal safety. Love becomes a fragile sanctuary amid brutal occupation.

💗 Moral Ambiguity

Oscar's double life and his evolving feelings pull him between duty and desire. Bernard and Rachel must weigh trust, safety, and survival against the demands of a ruthless regime. Decisions made in the heat of war blur lines between right and wrong. The film probes how loyalty and ideology clash with intimate bonds.

🕯️ Survival and Loss

The conflict shatters families as pregnancies, betrayals, and massacres unfold. The trio seeks safety among refugees, farms, and partisan squads, with life hanging on fragile alliances. A baby's birth and subsequent deaths become powerful reminders of mortality and resilience. The ending emphasizes grief, endurance, and the longing for peace.