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Map of the Human Heart (1993)

“Born in the magic of youth. Forged by the passions of war. Their love knew no boundaries.”

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Plot

In the remote frost of the 1931 Arctic, a chartist descends from the sky, mapping uncharted territories. His path intersects with a young Inuit boy suffering from tuberculosis. This chance meeting spirals the boy into an unfamiliar world of civilization, where he finds healing amidst the stern teachings of a Catholic foster home. Here, the boy, now a stranger in his own skin, encounters a captivating "half-breed" girl - a product of French and Indian descent. Their hearts intertwine in an innocent dance of childhood love, only to be abruptly separated, thrusting the Inuit boy back into the icy solitude of his Arctic homeland. As the years roll on, their bond remains unbroken, tethered by the resilient threads of love and longing. A serendipitous reunion with the chartist prompts him to send a message teeming with raw emotion to his long-lost love. Driven by an insatiable desire to bridge the gap carved by time and distance, he takes to the skies, enlisting in the air force to combat the tyranny of Hitler. The battlefield reunites him with his childhood love, their connection reigniting amidst the backdrop of war. However, their reunion is plagued by challenges that threaten to fracture their relationships and friendships. The star-crossed lovers find themselves entangled in a web of cultural complexities, their backgrounds emerging as the greatest barriers to their love. Map of the Human Heart is a mesmerizing tapestry of love and loss, weaving fantastic improbabilities and the ravages of WWII into a romantic saga. It is a testament to the unwavering power of love, capable of crossing years, oceans, and even the most daunting cultural divides. This poignant narrative underscores the undeniable human capacity for resilience, love, and the relentless pursuit of connection.

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Map of the Human Heart is an adventure movie featuring Jason Scott Lee.

It is possible to buy Map of the Human Heart on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.