As a result, the POWs are now free but are instructed by the British Camp Commander, Major Rawford, to await the Allies' arrival at the camp. Here they are informed by the Italian Commander of Italy's decision to capitulate. As the British claim victory in the North African Campaign, the soldiers are transported north to another prison camp in Laterina, Tuscany. The soldiers lament the poor conditions at the camp and soon the boredom begins to degrade them. Now prisoners of war, they are transported to a POW camp in Capua, Southern Italy. After suffering a breakdown the group is attacked by German soldiers, resulting in the deaths of both Thompson and Milton which forces Charlie and Grimes to surrender themselves. They head out into the desert in a Jeep under the command of Captain Thompson and Sergeant Milton. The next morning Tup sees him off at the station and he subsequently boards a ship bound for Africa.Īt the British HQ in Sidi Nsir, Tunisia Charlie and Grimes are told they are to take part in a risky reconnaissance mission as a prelude to the anticipated arrival of German soldiers. A distraught Tup confronts Charlie the night before he is due to leave he tries to clam the situation by professing to her that he will return home, despite his father being killed in World War I. Charlie later meets up with fellow soldier Private Andrew Grimes, who tells him they are to be sent to North Africa. A montage begins showing the development of their relationship and the birth of their son, Terry. He cycles back to Brighton where he meets his soon-to-be-wife Ivy 'Tup' Standing and they go for a countryside picnic. Private Charlie Standing of the Royal Hampshire Regiment is stationed at a remote outpost at Cuckmere Haven, overlooking the Seven Sisters along the south coast of England. The film was produced by Relsah Films and distributed by 101 Films International and 3 Wolves. ![]() Released when Hasler was 16, WWII: The Long Road Home premiered at the Brighton and Edinburgh festivals in 2017 and was praised by critics for the vision of the project in relation to Hasler's age. Created between the ages of 14 and 16 whilst Hasler was still at school, the film centres on the story of his own great-grandfather's experiences as an escaped prisoner of war in Italy. ![]() WWII: The Long Road Home is a 2017 World War II biographical drama adventure film written and directed by Elliott Hasler. The film received reviews from sources including Tom Shales of The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, and The New York Times.World War II biographical drama adventure film Brendan Klinger as David Branch (Child).A female counselor at the foster care breaks the rule and assists Donald in finding his long separated brother and sister who are now full adults. About a decade later, Donald becomes determined to find his missing siblings. The film was nominated for two awards at the 40th Golden Globe Awards in 1982.Īs children, Donald, David and Carolyn are abandoned by their parents and placed in foster care by the government. American TV series or program A Long Way HomeĪ Long Way Home is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film directed by Robert Markowitz, written by Dennis Nemec, and starring Timothy Hutton, Brenda Vaccaro, and Rosanna Arquette.
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