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.

Schedule

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    World on Fire

    Monday
    May 25

    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

    Friday
    May 29

    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

    Saturday
    May 30

    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

    Monday
    Jun 1

    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

    Friday
    Jun 5

    1 Hour

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

    Saturday
    Jun 6

    1 Hour

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

    Monday
    Jun 8

    1 Hour

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

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