Emma thompson and brendan gleeson star in a compelling story of a couple in germany who stand up to hitler and the ss regime after their son is killed in action. Based on the bestselling book, this is the rousing story of a courageous couple in nazi occupied germany who stand up to hitler and the ss regime after their son is killed in action. The tale of modest, ordinary people making a stand against ultimate evil is incredibly moving, with thompsons barely restrained fury complementing gleesons stoicism. Youll need to have a box of tissues to hand for a tale that tugs at the heartstrings in its own understated way, and provides an intriguing look at life in germany at that time. Emma thompson and brendan gleeson star. Running time 103 minutes region region 2