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The Shepherd

The Shepherd

The Shepherd is a historical drama, which takes place in Europe during WWII, in a territory occupied by Nazis. The main character is an old shepherd, who lives alone on a ranch. After his daughter gets killed by German soldiers, he decides in his grief to save as many Jewish lives as possible. Throughout the film, the Shepherd is faced with many difficult challenges, the most difficult culminating: to save the life of a Jewish family, a wounded girl, or himself against the German soldiers.

  • Rating

    E

  • Country

    HU

  • Director

    László Illés

  • Language

    Hungarian (English subtitles)