The Shadow In My Eye

In 1945, during the final months of World War II, a tragic event occurred in Copenhagen, Denmark. A British Royal Air Force mission to bomb the Gestapo headquarters accidentally targeted a nearby school, killing over 120 people, including 86 children. "The Shadow in My Eye" tells the story of those affected by this fateful day, including a young boy named Henry who lost his ability to speak due to witnessing the attack. The film follows Henry's journey to overcome his trauma, along with his cousin Rigmor and her friend Eva, who attend a French-language Catholic school run by nuns. Meanwhile, a young novice named Sister Teresa struggles with her faith and becomes embroiled in an illicit romantic relationship with a HIPO officer. As the war rages on and the air raid unfolds, fate brings these characters together in a tragic and devastating way. Based on true events, "The Shadow in My Eye" is a powerful and poignant film that sheds light on a dark moment in history.

You can stream The Shadow In My Eye on: Netflix

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Shadow In My Eye include The Zone of Interest, Lee, Before It Ends, All Quiet on the Western Front, Into the Darkness, Free State of Jones.