# One Life (2023)

> A modest London broker mounts a relentless rescue effort to evacuate children from Nazi-controlled Czechia, only to confront the lasting weight of his forgotten humanitarian mission.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248922

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: James Hawes
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp, Jonathan Pryce, Helena Bonham Carter, Juliana Moska
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, moving, hopeful, historical film night, remembrance viewing

## Synopsis

A young broker's courage shines as he risks everything to save innocent lives during a dark time in history.

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