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The Crossing 2020

★ 6.247 votes96 min📅 2020-02-14

"Finally there's a film about the war for the entire family!"

Set against the biting Norwegian winter of 1942, *The Crossing (2020)* follows siblings Gerda and Otto after their parents are arrested for resistance activities during World War II.

Director: Johanne Helgeland

Cast

Anna Sofie Skarholt
Gerda
Bo Lindquist-Ellingsen
Otto
Samson Steine
Daniel
Bianca Ghilardi-Hellesten
Sarah
Henrik Siger Woldene
Per
Luke Neite
Herman
Julius Robin Weigel
Hans
Kari Simonsen
Kari Simonsen
Wilhelmine
Morten Svartveit
Morten Svartveit
Egil
Thea Borring Lande
Agathe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crossing (2020) about?

The film follows siblings Gerda and Otto in Nazi-occupied Norway as they rescue two Jewish children hidden in their home and guide them to safety across the border to Sweden. Their journey becomes a dangerous mission to honor their parents' legacy of resistance.

Who directed The Crossing?

Johanne Helgeland directed *The Crossing*, bringing a keen eye for emotional depth and historical tension to this wartime drama.

Who stars in The Crossing?

The film features Anna Sofie Skarholt, Bo Lindquist-Ellingsen, Samson Steine, Bianca Ghilardi-Hellesten, and Henrik Siger Woldene in lead roles.

Is The Crossing (2020) worth watching?

As an unrated but critically praised family war thriller, *The Crossing (2020)* delivers a compelling mix of suspense and heart. Its themes of bravery and sacrifice make it both engaging and thought-provoking for viewers of all ages.

How long is The Crossing?

The movie runs for 96 minutes.

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About The Crossing (2020) — A gripping WWII family thriller about bravery and survival

Set against the biting Norwegian winter of 1942, *The Crossing (2020)* follows siblings Gerda and Otto after their parents are arrested for resistance activities during World War II. Left to fend for themselves just before Christmas, they make a startling discovery in their basement—two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, hidden from the Nazis. With time running out and the Gestapo closing in, the siblings embark on a perilous journey to smuggle the children across the border to neutral Sweden, risking everything to finish their parents' brave mission.

Director Johanne Helgeland crafts a gripping blend of family drama and wartime suspense, weaving themes of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Shot with a hauntingly intimate atmosphere, the film balances heart-stopping tension with moments of quiet humanity, making it a standout entry in the family war genre. *The Crossing (2020)* is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable odds.