Drama

World on Fire

World on Fire, starring Jonah Hauer King, Lesley Manville, and an ensemble cast, is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping, and resonant World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in multiple countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.
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Schedule

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    World on Fire

    Friday
    Mar 6

    1 Hour

    As war breaks out, translator Harry Chase vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but does not know how to explain this to his sweetheart Lois, who is waiting for him at home in Manchester.
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    World on Fire

    Monday
    Mar 9

    1 Hour

    A month after the war begins, Warsaw, Poland, is destroyed; Harry longs for news; Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
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    World on Fire

    Tuesday
    Mar 10

    1 Hour

    Tom fights for his life on board the HMS Exeter; Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
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    World on Fire

    Wednesday
    Mar 11

    1 Hour

    Harry's courage is tested at Louvain; Kasia's resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies.

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