My Grandparents’ War

Actress Carey Mulligan travels to Japan to learn about her grandfather’s experience as a British naval officer during WWII, including the aircraft attack he survived.

After finding an invitation for her grandfather’s 21st birthday celebration, Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan learns more about her grandfather’s time at the British Centre in Australia, and receives a letter from the adoptive family that threw him the birthday party before he departed for Japan.

Actress Kristin Scott Thomas learns about the horrors of the Russian Arctic convoys that her grandfather endured during World War II and reads a harrowing diary entry from a sailor who traveled on the same convoys as he did.

Actress Kristin Scott Thomas discovers how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands of lives at Dunkirk and meets veterans who served alongside him in WWII.

Actor and peace activist Mark Rylance learns the real and shocking story of how his grandfather survived Hong Kong’s notorious POW camps.

Actor and peace activist Mark Rylance learns how his grandfather survived in Hong Kong during WWII.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter learns about her late family member's life as he describes his days trapped in enemy territory in a letter.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter explores the heroism of both sets of her grandparents during WWII who saved countless lives.

Follow leading Hollywood actors as they re-trace the footsteps of their grandparents and learn how World War II changed the lives of their families - and the world.