The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
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caught the mortal storm recently and it really got to me. it shows how quickly things can change when hate takes over. friends turn, families break, all in the name of ideology. james stewart is so real in it, calm, steady, and full of heart. and margaret sullavan is just beautiful to watch, so strong and moving without ever overdoing it. their scenes together feel honest, like two people holding on in a world falling apart. it’s quiet, powerful, and stayed with me long after it ended.
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