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The Poet (2007)

“Together in Love. Separated by War.”

  • PG-13
  • 96 min
  • Drama, War
  • imdb logo 5.0/10 (1129 votes)

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Plot

In the heart of a Polish forest, under the veil of a blinding snowstorm in 1939, destiny stirs an unlikely romance. Oskar Koenig, a young man influenced by the power of words rather than war, finds a lost and unconscious woman, Rachel. Although a Nazi officer undercover among Polish farmers, Oskar's soul is that of a poet, his heart untouched by the violence he is reluctantly part of. Rachel, a Rabbi's daughter and betrothed to her childhood companion Bernard, soon discovers her heart's true calling in the eyes of Oskar. Despite their backgrounds—Rachel, a Jew, and Oskar, a Nazi officer—they surrender to the undeniable force of love. As the war's relentless wheels turn, the star-crossed lovers find themselves ripped apart. Yet their love remains unshaken, a beacon in the storm. Oskar's mother, Marlene, upon discovering the Jewish woman who has claimed her son's heart, defies the dangers of war, offering him the resources to chase his elusive love. Accepting this offer, Oskar places both their lives on the line in pursuit of a love that transcends societal norms and wartime divisions. Despite the war's cruel circumstances and the perilous journey they embark on to find one another, Oskar and Rachel's love story remains a testament to their courage and their refusal to let love be another casualty of war. However, the war's brutal realities threaten to engulf them, potentially placing them on opposing sides of life and death. As the war rages on, will their love survive the ultimate test? Or will they become tragic pawns in a larger, ruthless game? This is the compelling narrative of "The Poet" – a story of love caught in the crossfire of history.

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The Poet is a drama movie featuring Daryl Hannah.

It is possible to buy The Poet on YouTube.