A compelling story of the lesser-known events in Scandinavia and Hungary during WWII and the heroic actions of the people who saved thousands of Jewish lives.
Chana, daughter of an orthodox rabbi, grew up in Sweden during WWII and sheds light on an overlooked chapter in history. Just the sheer luck of where you were born made a world of difference to the Jews of Scandinavia. For unique political and geographic reasons, the Scandinavian Jews of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark had very different experiences. Under dire circumstances, spontaneous and dramatic rescue operations were conducted to save thousands of Jewish lives. First hand personal accounts also convey the extraordinary acts of Swedish diplomats who leveraged their political position to save Jews from within Hungary and Germany.
Passage to Sweden is an inspiring film depicting decency, courage, and humanity in a rare bright spot during a dark historical period. It highlights the heroes as well as the villains, and shows that anyone can make a difference.