Sixty years ago, an Englishman...
saved several hundred Czechoslovak children from the Nazis.
Today he's in Prague to meet some of "his children. "
I was a little girl.
The train was full of crying children.
Our crying parents stood on the platform.
They told us we wouldn't see each other for a while.
I had no special motivation. These people were in trouble.
I could help them, so I did.
I dedicate this film, as well as my memories...
to Mr. Nicholas Winton...
to whom I owe my life.
The international express...
from Paris...
Frankfurt, Pilsen...
has one through car from London.
Maestro, what are your plans?
Prague, Paris, Bratislava, and London again.
- How do you feel? - Great, as usual.
Uncle Sam, here we are!
Over here!
- Maestro, one more question. - My agent will tell you more.
What are you doing here, boys?
A family reunion in your honor.
How did Paris respond to the Dvorák Violin Concerto?
They loved it.
Mr. Silberstein's success is a boon to Czech music.
David, this is from London.
- You're spoiling him! - Not me. It's from my agent.
Thank you, Uncle Sam! It's what I always wanted!
- But a Leica? - Let's go. How's Mommy?
Starring
I want to, myself, Dad.
Let me drive, Dad!
Uncle Sam! Hey, stop it!
Careful.
Here we are!
Good afternoon. Hello, Doctor.
Mr. Stein is waiting for you.
What's the matter?
Mr. Stein is moving to America.
So Wall Street will have some competition at last.
- Look what Uncle Sam gave me! - What a camera!
Irma, Angelika! The maestro has arrived!
Welcome, Sam.
- Angelika, will you look after my violin? - Of course.
I hear you want to conquer America, Mr. Stein.
I'm to take over my brother's new plant in Illinois.
So I'm moving.
There's only this villa left, and I'll sell it to you.
Who else? You've been renting it for so many years.
Here's the contract.
And here's a gold pen to make the signing pleasant.
I don't have that kind of money.
I bet you wake up every morning...
with at least a 1,000 crowns under your pillow!
Not anymore. Times are bad.
Let's make a deal.
The villa cost me 1,100,000 crowns.
You like it here. I'll sell it to you...
for 300,000.
So I'll lose out. That's right.
The Steins have a rule. Never accept the first offer.
Bet you said to yourself, "The old fox will lower the price.
"He's leaving in a week. He has to sell it. "
290,000. How does that sound?
I don't even have that much.
I arranged a good mortgage for you with the Union Bank.
Just because you're a Stein too.
Here's the contract. Fill in the sum you can pay.
So we can drink to the deal.
Do you mean...
I can write down any sum?
As I said, fill it in and sign it.
It'll be all right, Leo.
Have you ever seen such a cake?
- Is that for me? - No.
Goodbye.
Thank you kindly, sir.
- Stein seems to be leaving. - At last!
- Will you join our family party? - Thank you, but I'm in a hurry.
Silberstein, I'm fond of you.
Enjoy your house!
What did he want?
I've just made the best deal of my life.
Goodness, what happened?
Stein's moving to America...
and he sold us this house for peanuts.
- You can't be serious. - I am.
- You're joking! - It's all ours now!
Sam! Here's to your success!
To good health, to being together again...
and to this house.
And to Stein!
So this is my family.
Uncle Sam, a famous violinist, our pride.
Leo, who never stops preaching to us all.
Aunt Angelika, my mommy.
My Daddy, who has to do as Mommy says.
My sister, Hedvica, who is forever at the movies.
Sosha, my best friend...
with whom everything's fun.
An experiment.
And Uncle Marcel...
- A perfect object. ... the inventor in the family.
A new compound for a flash!
Ready.
Here it comes! Smile!
ALL MY LOVED ONES
- What kind of compound was it? - One that was a bit too strong.
Look what the children did!
Lock the door.
And now Maestro rock's dance number!
Bride and groom, bing bang boom!
How dare you!
Leave him alone! Two to one, you cowards!
Take that!
I'll show you what kind of bride I am!
Let me go!
What's all this, boys?
David?
My God, what happened to you?
Oh, nothing.
What do you mean, nothing?
- Jakub! - What now? What happened?
- The boys beat me up. - Didn't you defend yourself?
Sosha defended me.
Aren't you ashamed? And you call yourself a man.
Left, right, keep it up!
Ten more seconds!
Don't hold back! That's it!
Now a sprint!
A fine day, isn't it?
I'll be late, Dad!
Off to school!
Daddy!
Take the laundry to be pressed. Don't forget your piano lesson.
And tell Mrs. Meyer I'll pay her when I get back.
When will you stop schlepping heavy cases around all the time?
We can't all be millionaires.
You and me, we'll manage, huh? Bye!
Come back soon!
We'll never get it right by tomorrow. We'll have to call off the show.
No. You've almost got it.
- And David? - David?
He's practicing.
- Sosha! - Hi, David!
Come quick!
Come on!
Come on.
Stop it, Irma. You're strangling me.
- Wait. Hear that? - What?
He's not playing.
- What kind is this? - Apricot.
Red currant. You guessed wrong again!
- And this one? - Peach.
It's gooseberry. Wrong again.
One last try!
- It's cherry! - Right at last!
Hooray. I guessed it, see?
David! So this is how you play the violin.
You wait!
- Mommy, this is such fun! - We'll put everything back.
You'll never know we did it!
Just a moment.
Jakub.
Excuse me.
- What is it? - Cancel the performance.
David's run off instead of playing.
Don't cry.
I'm not. I'm furious! It was my dream to sing opera.
Now even the club is out.
I don't feel up to it.
I want David to succeed in life.
My parents forbade me to sing...
but he has all he needs, a good violin...
a teacher, to nurture his talent.
And they ruined all my jams!
Go look in the pantry.
Forget about the jams...
and I'll make your apologies, okay?
One and two.
Knee-bends.
And now run in place.
- What do I get if I win? - What would you like?
- Long trousers. - Agreed. Long trousers.
Ready, steady, go!
Faster!
See, that was good.
But I lost.
You'll win next time!
Long trousers are worth the effort!
Run along, you're going to Prague with your mother.
Let's take it from the crescendo. Thank you.
Excuse me, gentlemen.
Let's take a ten-minute smoking break. Thank you.
Hi. I have to stay here for a while...
but it won't take long...
and then...
Attention, please.
Sunday's 3 p. m. Children's matinée...
will feature the beautiful new American film...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Since the annexation of Austria, Austrian and German refugees...
have been streaming into Bohemia.
Czechoslovak Red Cross funds are practically exhausted.
Now from high society...
- Victor. - Good evening, Maestro.
500s, 100s, 50s.
- It's quite crowded. - My goodness, it's Sam!
Sam!
I haven't seen you for ages!
I've been abroad, and I've been rehearsing a lot.
I'd like you to meet Alena.
- Your illegitimate daughter? - No.
My fiancée.
So you're his fiancée?
I must warn you, young lady.
He changes fiancées as often as his gloves.
Don't believe a word he says until he introduces you to his parents.
Thanks for the good advice.
- It was a pleasure, madam. - Alena.
Sorry about that.
The lady will play.
- Me? But how? What do I bet on? - Play by instinct.
Try the red. It's okay.
It has to come up some time.
- Welcome back, Maestro. - Good evening, Mr. Rous.
- Is everything in order? - Yes.
But luck isn't on our side.
Try that one.
Try the odds, Victor! No?
As you wish.
Good night, and thank you for a pleasant evening.
Here you are.
You'll enjoy it more next time.
- There won't be any next time. - I think you'll acquire a taste for it.
- So, you're back. - The night is young, Mr. Rous.
5,000 crowns' worth as usual. Have a pleasant evening.
I'm so pleased.
At last I know how to play this.
That's what I'd like to play...
not those silly old etudes!
First etudes, then you can play what you want. I'll make coffee.
Tell Marcel that Sam's here.
- But, Daddy. - Come on, move!
What is it?
You didn't come on account of sheet music.
I want to get married.
You don't say?
What's happened to you?
I've fallen in love.
How old is she?
Twenty-five.
What does she see in you? Not just the violin, I hope.
- I want to introduce her to Mom and Dad. - I take it she isn't Jewish.
Dad and Leo will never consent.
That's why I'm here.
- Uncle. - Damn.
- Uncle. - Hand me that newspaper, quick!
Hurry up!
Marcel! Sam's here. They're waiting.
- I'm stuck fast. - Wait. Now!
- What a glue! - A fantastic invention.
More nonsense!
It's a new kind of cellophane! Look!
A world-class novelty.
Like the mosquito repellent I still have a rash from.
In a nutshell...
by substituting the hydrogen...
in the glucapionesis hydroxyl group, achieved...
Say hello to Marcel for me.
- Dad, I'm off to a meeting. - Don't we even get a goodbye?
Let her go.
- Bye. - Bye.
She's not wearing a bra. That must be some organization.
At least put a jacket on over that horrible shirt!
- Go talk to her! - What can I say?
They want to build a Jewish state among the camels!
- Irma! - Tell her to change her clothes.
It's a lost cause.
Is that her boyfriend?
Look, he can't even drive!
No more meetings for her. There's a party for Leo tomorrow.
- Are you coming? - Sorry, but I have a concert.
I'd like to wish my brother Leo, our cantor...
a happy birthday and many years...
of good health.
The German Army has begun...
as agreed in Munich by the four powers...
Britain, France, Italy, Germany...
annexing Czechoslovakia's border regions.
The German inhabitants give Adolf Hitler...
a hearty welcome.
Czech citizens flee inland...
leaving their belongings behind.
Are you telling me to be calm?
What if Hitler occupies us? They say he'll kill all the Jews.
You mean pogroms?
This is the 20th century. The world would never allow it.
Anyway, we gave up our border territories...
in exchange for Hitler's guarantee of peace for the Czechs...
and especially for a Czech lady as charming as you!
But is he to be trusted? They say he's mad.
I'd be the first to flee if anything were happening.
This is not Nazi Germany, but Czechoslovakia.
Whoa, my children!
You are a dear.
You really know how to make someone feel better.
The advice comes free...
but the checkup is 70 crowns.
Forgive me, Mrs. Freimann, but my husband must come with me.
- What's wrong? - Max is here.
Hi, Uncle Max!
Irma! Jakub!
What brings you here?
I barely escaped. The Nazis are raising hell at the border.
They overturned my carousel and burnt down my stall.
I'm so happy to be with you! Where can I put this?
It can't stay here.
Irma, I have a small gift especially for you.
This is Oscar!
The horses have to go!
Horses are his greatest love.
That's why he lost his wife and joined the circus.
Swings, horses.
Next, he'll start collecting money to shame the whole family.
And he drinks.
He's got nowhere to go.
So he comes to us, as usual, the good-for-nothing showman.
He's my brother.
And you're my sweetie.
I can't get Stein out of my head.
- Can I have a ride, Uncle Max? - Sure, hop on!
- Did you have horses in America? - Yes, but that was long ago.
I had a circus and rodeo there.
In America, even the horses have to work.
My wild horses could jump 15 feet into the air.
And others danced the Charleston!
Don't you believe him. He makes everything up.
So what? People like it.
- Can we leave the carousel here? - No. That might cause problems.
Okay. Fine, we'll sell it!
But...
we're keeping the horses, right?
I don't think so.
We'd look after them, Mr. Silberstein.
Daddy, I'll practice the violin as often as you like.
See, the kids would look after them, too.
Please, Jakub.
Helmut, I hope you're not giving up gardening.
You seem to be preparing for an artistic career.
Not at all, sir.
I sing in the German Printers' Choir.
I must tell you I can't give you...
your usual raise this year.
I know that 300 crowns per week is not much...
but we have to economize.
There's the mortgage to pay. Max is back.
Should you want to leave, I won't stop you.
I'm happy here. I enjoy the work.
I accept your conditions.
Doctor, I'd like to stay.
All right, then.
And if you give David German lessons...
you'll get a 50-crown raise.
Gladly. Thank you, Doctor.
Fireworks! What an idea. They could hurt themselves.
I am confiscating them.
Come on. That's only a bit fun.
Are you mad? He'll catch cold!
He has to toughen up. Come and join us!
As I said. He's crazy.
Good job. Next time you'll win.
I have to win. I'm dying for those trousers!
Yes, then you'll be a big boy.
What are you doing here? Get down, Oscar!
- We don't do things like this. - I'm sorry, Uncle Max.
That's all right.
Who's the lady, and why aren't you with her?
You can't always be with the person you love the most.
So that's why you have the horses and the dog.
Smart fellow.
Hi.
Good morning.
Want some breakfast?
Coffee?
Come here.
- That's where I was born. - Stop the car.
Down there, across the river.
Once a month our family gathers...
to make sure God has not forsaken us.
- Am I dressed right? - You're perfect.
But there is one thing missing.
It looks like an engagement ring, if I am not wrong.
You're not only beautiful...
you're also bright.
Race you to the gate!
I won! Sam's here!
Sam's here! They are here.
Hi, Sam! Brother! Brother!
Good afternoon.
Welcome, Sam.
Dad, this is Alena. I told you about her.
I'd like her to join us at our Sabbath meal.
On Sabbath, we welcome all those...
who come with an open heart.
You are the first...
to want to marry a woman of a different faith.
This is a serious matter.
You should give it more thought. Make no rash decisions.
Especially in these uncertain times.
Father, she is a nice, kind girl.
That's important.
It is written: "Hurry when buying a field...
"but wait when choosing a wife. "
I've waited 30 years.
Time is flying. I'll be no younger or wiser.
Surely you don't want Sam to end up alone!
Father is right, Sam.
Asking the way ten times is better than losing your way once.
You and your sermonizing. All you do is spout wisdom.
- And life is passing you by! - We gathered here in peace.
He spoke for your good, and you insult him.
Yes. It's always been Leo, our great example.
You'd say so proudly, "My son Leo is the joy of my life. "
You never said that about me, father.
But I grew accustomed to that.
- What a handsome boy he was. - You are so young and pretty.
Sam was never lucky with women.
You do love him, don't you?
Very much.
I beg you to give me your consent.
I would regret marrying against your will.
Will the wedding be under the canopy?
Yes, Dad. It will.
All right.
- You have my consent. - Thank you.
Mother is praying for peace for the house and happiness for the family.
Grandpa!
Uncle Leo! What are we singing?
"Enter, Ye Angels of Peace. "
Grandpa, what do we mean by angels?
Today, we are all angels.
We become better people on the Sabbath.
I solemnly promise to tend to the welfare of the Republic.
Adolf Hitler sent his congratulations...
to Dr. E. Hácha on his inauguration...
as President of Czechoslovakia.
Wait, you'll rip it.
- Come here, it'll be better here. - I've got to put on the second reel!
I think I forgot to switch off the microphone.
Robert, wait.
Forget about it! My Robert, my darling.
Don't mention Palestine. My parents are so conservative!
I'm warning you!
Don't worry, I'll manage.
Don't you know any other songs?
Here is a song all of Germany...
is singing these days.
- I hear you are an outstanding student. - He gets straight A's on all his exams.
I'd lose my grant otherwise, and I can't afford to.
Are you planning on a private practice or a hospital post?
Such an excellent student can make his choice.
To be frank, we plan to emigrate...
- to Palestine. - Palestine?
Why, there's nothing there...
but a desert they keep fighting for.
Our ancient homeland has been beckoning us for 2,000 years.
It's our duty to return to the land...
that needs us.
You are wrong, my friend.
God sent the Jews into exile...
and they vowed never to return to the Promised Land.
That is the defeatist faith that turned us into desperate exiles...
and why ever more Jews no longer want to be Jews at all.
- I beg your pardon, young man. - Wait, this is serious.
You said you and Hedvica wanted to go to your new homeland.
I'll have to disappoint you. The Silbersteins have lived here for ages.
So your home and your homeland are right here.
We don't want to go now...
but once Robert graduates, after we're married.
Why can't they go to Palestine?
- Let them see a bit of the world. - Why don't you go?
If it weren't for my horses and Oscar, I'd be long gone.
So, Hedvica is staying here.
If you truly love her, you'll respect our decision.
- Lf not, I'll take your leave. - Please, Dad.
You spoiled everything! I said you'd never convince them!
The thickheads!
Can't they see what the Nazis are doing?
Hitler's at their door and they sit there, waiting and waiting!
And I'll be waiting with them because you behave like a madman.
And now, when I so need them to like you.
I am the way I am. Why should I change?
Because I'm pregnant!
I'm so happy!
I am glad to see our big family...
even bigger...
and, I trust, happier.
- And better looking. - Simply perfect!
- That is reason enough... ... to have a drink, gentlemen!
At last!
Come have a look at something. David and Sosha are playing.
Come look at them, Alena!
- Do it again. Aren't you playing anymore? - We've finished.
- We'll sing something for you. - The latest hit!
I don't know.
Mr. Spitzer!
That was the last time you'll teach David such Nazi filth.
I'd like to think this happened by mistake...
otherwise I'd fire you on the spot!
I'm sorry. I'd been teaching them children's songs...
but David wanted a song to march to.
I had no idea he would enjoy it so. It won't happen again.
Rest assured of that! David's German lessons are cancelled.
Alena is my only child.
My marriage was a failure.
She is the apple of my eye. I want her to be happy.
Let me tell you a little about myself, about us.
I know enough, Mr. Silberstein, to be able to judge the risks involved.
What is it you mind?
My age, my profession, my past?
Have you read the Nazi Party newspaper lately?
You should. And also...
Hitler's Mein Kampf.
For goodness sake, surely you don't take that madman seriously.
That madman wanted Austria. He got it.
He wanted the Czech border regions, and he got them.
Prague will be next, and after that, war.
What does that have to do with me and Alena?
A few days ago, Hitler proclaimed that when war broke out...
all the Jews would be swept off the face of Europe.
That does concern you, Mr. Silberstein.
Forgive me, Mr. Kolman...
I'm about as much of a Jew as you are a Catholic: On paper only.
Unfortunately, the Nuremberg Laws do not concern religion...
but race.
Mr. Silberstein, I have nothing against Jews...
and certainly nothing against you personally.
You are a fine man in every respect...
a renowned violinist.
So you are against our marriage.
Correct.
A girl does not need a past...
but a man needs a future.
And you, dear Mr. Silberstein, unfortunately have no future.
Your daughter loves me. You can't stand in her way!
This isn't about love...
but life!
My daughter's life!
Alena is an adult. She should make her own decisions.
I agree.
Alena.
Tell Mr. Silberstein about your decision.
I'm sorry, Sam.
I thought it would work out for us.
I do love you, but...
Please don't be angry. It just didn't work out.
If your fear is greater than your love, I pity you.
And you, Mr. Kolman, you should read your Nazi Party newspaper carefully.
You might find a husband for your daughter in it.
Sam!
Bet it all on the even, red.
I thought you were on your honeymoon!
I have to make money to pay for it first.
My color is winning today.
At least you're lucky in love!
Never doubt that.
This is for you.
Good afternoon, Vilma.
- Mr. Kuhn is... - I know, having his snack.
- I need an advance. - Sure, when Krakow pays up.
By the way, Winton, an Englishman, has been looking for you.
He was on our train from London.
He wants you to play at some charity event.
I have neither the time nor the desire.
Any word from Paris?
Not yet. Maybe Hitler has occupied them by now.
- Think Germany could overrun us? - Would I still be here if I did?
We must make some money together...
before the Zionists persuade us to flee to the Promised Land.
David Silberstein, son of Jakub Silberstein...
and Sosha, daughter of Mr. Klein...
were married on March 10, 1939.
The bridegroom promises...
never to desert his wife...
to see to it she has plenty to eat...
a home, and pretty dresses, and that she'll never be sad.
Citizens, attention!
The German Army...
has begun occupying the Czech Lands.
We demand...
absolute peace and order.
- David, what are you doing here? - What on earth?
Get off that motorbike at once!
Don't worry. They're just children.
Go home! You, too.
Whenever I move, I have the Germans at my heels.
Then you'd better quit traveling.
At the Führer's will, on March 15...
German defense troops occupied the Czech Land...
with orders to stop all armed provocations...
by the Czech storm troops.
Reichs-Chancellor Adolf Hitler...
arrived at Prague Castle to shouts of joy from Prague's German population.
Practically all the borders are closed for us now.
Our only chance is to flee through Slovakia...
then by ship down the Danube, to the Black Sea...
and on to Palestine.
With Hedvica pregnant.
You'd risk the baby being born below deck?
That's simply madness!
It's madness to stay.
Everyone sensible is trying to escape.
I'd go with Robert and Hedvica!
You'd be needed there, too, Leo.
In America, your inventions might come to something.
Don't you think I realize that?
I'm not going anywhere.
I will not leave my parents.
Nothing can force me to go.
Make him stand on his legs!
Higher! Bravo!
In America, they work hard and play hard, too.
They say, "Eight hours of work, eight hours of sleep...
"and eight lovely dollars for eight hours of play!"
Uncle Max, how come you're always so cheerful?
It's called "keep smiling. "
If you want to compete...
you have to smile even when you feel like crying.
Sit down, Sam.
I have bad news.
All your concerts have been cancelled.
- Why? - Jewish origin.
- Yours? - No. Yours.
It's bad, Sam. You'll never play here again.
God, how much of a Jew am I?
I don't go to temple. I've never been to the Jewish Community House!
Is there any answer from Paris?
Yes, they advise emigration. I've made some inquiries.
It can be arranged. It would cost about 100,000 crowns.
100,000 crowns.
By the way, I need to borrow some money.
I haven't got a penny here.
- And at home? - At home, we're all fine!
Doctor, please sign here.
I'm thirsty all the time.
Could it be diabetes?
- Goodbye! - Goodbye!
Good morning.
Because I am a Jew...
the Czech Medical Association...
has ruled I may no longer treat insurance-company patients.
I'm afraid...
I can only treat you from now on if you pay in cash.
So, would anyone like to see me?
Stein knew. We should have emigrated, too.
What more can they do to us?
The Kleins, Wagners, Hoffmanns are staying.
Why should we flee?
We haven't hurt a soul.
How will I pay the mortgage? I've lost half my patients.
Well, goodness, we'll live more modestly.
We'll sell the house and move in with your parents in the country.
Good idea. I shall plough and you shall sow...
and together we shall prosper.
Hop!
Once more, hop.
Look! That's a Mercedes.
Don't do that! Stop it!
He doesn't understand you!
Stop it!
Daddy!
Help!
Wow! David!
Help!
Come on.
Dad taught me that.
- What list? - A list of Jewish property.
To prevent transfers or sales.
- But I'm not selling anything! - I know, Doctor.
It's the German regulations.
How are you involved in this?
I was appointed...
to compile the list.
Would you rather have a complete stranger here?
We'll just fill out a few forms and that'll be that.
Mr. Spitzer...
my house is honestly come by...
and nobody is going to order me around in it.
Please take the forms and go.
I'll leave them here.
Once you've kindly filled them out, bring them to me.
Here you are!
And never set foot here again!
As you wish, Mr. Silberstein.
Excuse me, I got your message. Here I am.
Thank you, Vilma. Sam!
The British Embassy, 6:30 p. m. On Saturday.
A concert of Maestro Silberstein followed by a party. Businessmen...
Very good. For how much?
What counts is the opportunity to be seen and heard!
I see. For half my fee?
For free. Mr. Winton's benefit concert.
He sends endangered children to Britain, and the Germans haven't stopped him yet.
Fine. Saturday at 6:30 p. m. The British Embassy.
- The Lord will repay you. - The Lord?
Sometimes I think that Lord of ours is a bit anti-Semite.
- Bye! - Thanks, Sam.
As you were.
- Where'd you get so much money? - We all chipped in.
I need it back by the first of the month...
for the mortgage.
Does Angelika know?
I'll tell her later.
Here's 1,000, Sam.
- No. - It's okay! I don't want it back!
Thank you all so much, boys.
Now I'm one foot in Paris.
Good morning.
Hello, Mr. Winton.
- Max, please would you... - Right.
We'll go and feed the horses. Come on, they'll be ready for some oats.
Sorry about that.
Well, here are the questionnaires.
The families in Britain will choose the children...
based on these forms and the photographs.
How long would he stay there?
Until the danger has passed.
We've been in danger for 2,000 years.
Jakub, they started arresting Jews in Germany. Who knows what's next.
We are not in Nazi Germany.
But I'm just not convinced.
Someone generously offers to send your child to safety...
and you refuse like an obstinate fool!
Tell Mr. Winton we thank him very much, we greatly admire his efforts...
but that our family will stay together.
Daddy, they drove away in our car! They've stolen it.
Why don't you call the police?
Because robbers are winning over the cops these days.
One set of silver cutlery.
One...
Chinese vase.
One porcelain...
dish.
Armed Forces Day...
culminated in Prague with a military parade down Wenceslas Square...
a demonstration of the power...
of the German nation...
which is now protecting the Czech Lands.
Here's the 100,000...
and here's my passport.
- Where did you dig up that much? - I sold my violin.
For God's sake!
The Germans are seizing musical instruments from Jews anyway.
So I took the first step.
I've arranged for the Gestapo exit stamp.
My cousin will see to the French visa...
Monsieur Benet, the affidavit. I'll buy the railway tickets.
We'll leave within the week.
So I must repay my debts fast, and say goodbye to my family.
Good morning, Vilma.
- This is for you. - Mr. Kuhn is...
- Having his snack. - Gone.
Gone where?
To Paris. With his wife.
- Did he leave me a message? - Only your passport.
Life is cruel - Man is weak
Did you clean out the casino?
No, I sold my car and this apartment.
Count the money. No later claims accepted.
When are you leaving?
The day after tomorrow.
Remember how Leo prayed after we shouted dirty words into the roaring rain?
Ass, turd and shit Come and do your bit!
Ass, turd and fart Come and do your part!
That was ages ago and it's as if it were yesterday.
I'm glad you came.
You are the best life has given me.
Come in.
Anything else, sir?
- What's your name? - Novácek, sir.
- Do you think there's a God? - I'd like to believe there is, sir.
Please bring me another one.
Connect me with Beroun, please. Number 230.
We're screwed, Jakub.
At least save David.
Sam, what's wrong?
- What is it? - He mustn't leave!
I will not let him go.
He's never been further than his grandma's...
and you'd send him to a foreign country...
to absolute strangers...
who choose them like horses at the market.
It's our only chance!
But he's just a child.
He can't speak the language.
He'll be lost, in despair!
But we've decided.
Sam wanted this, too. Everything will work out.
Believe me.
Everything will work out.
Don't worry. Go home.
If he leaves, we'll never see him again.
That's Mr. Winton who's organizing it, Mr. Klein.
- Daddy, I won! Hooray, I won! - Congratulations.
Mommy, I won!
- I won, Mommy! - I know you did.
The winner of the fence-to-fence sprint...
David Silberstein, has won...
a pair of long trousers!
Thank you, Daddy!
Come on, put them on.
Thank you.
The English boys will be impressed.
- How long will I stay there? - Until you learn English.
Then you can teach us all.
Come here, David. I have a present for you.
It's a diary.
It's empty now, write in it every day...
describe every little thing that happens...
- and afterwards we can read it together. - Thank you, Mommy.
Should I take my violin, too?
Of course, that's why the Smiths chose you.
They are a musical family. The father plays the organ.
See, it's a good thing you practiced!
Is Sosha coming with me?
Of course she is.
You see, I promised I'd never leave her.
You might marry her some day.
I've already married her.
This is for you. For good luck.
Thank you.
May the Lord be with you.
Come, David.
Attention! On Rail 2 is the special children's train...
to Amsterdam, London. Follow the orders of the German Commendatory.
- Mommy, I don't want to go away. - I'll be joining you soon.
- Mommy. - Don't be afraid. I'll come.
Show me your number.
Here you are. Next.
Attention! On Rail 2 is the special children's train...
to Amsterdam, London.
Follow the orders of the German Commendatory.
Thank you. Goodbye.
David Silberstein.
- Hello, Sosha! - Hello!
Thank you. There you are.
Sosha Klein. She must be there.
- She was chosen, for sure. - No, I'm sorry.
She must be there! Would you look again?
Lida, do you have a Sosha Klein on your list?
Wait a second.
You've got a super number.
Klein. Unfortunately, I don't have her on the list.
- Be a good boy, David. - All aboard.
And look after yourself.
We handed in all the documents in time!
That's just impossible, I'm telling you. She must be there!
Really, I don't have any Klein here at all.
- David, did you take the envelopes? - Yes.
Write to us at once!
- What is it? Is anything wrong? - Yes. She's not on the list!
That's impossible, we sent it in together.
You see, here's my witness, that we sent it in!
- Just a moment. I'll find Mr. Winton. - You see, I was right!
David, I don't think I'll be going.
How's that?
Why?
- Where can she be? - Klein.
He says she'll be on the next train.
That there's been a mistake.
Attention! Finish boarding the special train...
- You'll be back soon. - I don't want to go there.
Well, David, we have to go.
Daddy, isn't Sosha coming with me?
Sosha will be on the next train.
Daddy, I don't want to go without Sosha. I don't know anyone there.
But, David, you're a big boy...
a sportsman, a musician, you'll be all right. Come!
But I can't go without Sosha.
At least you'll know your way around when Sosha joins you.
Attention!
The special train is ready for departure.
- David. - Chin up!
Don't worry, Sosha'll be coming!
Attention! The special train is ready for departure.
Goodbye!
David, wait for me.
I'll wait, Sosha.
The next train never left...
because war broke out.
I was the only member...
of our large family who survived.
I know that when my parents were dying...
their only comfort...
was the knowledge that I had been saved.
Only 50 years later...
did I again meet Mr. Nicholas Winton...
to whom I and hundreds of other children...
owe our lives.
This is Vera issing who's here with us tonight.
I should tell you that you're actually sitting next to Mr. Nicholas Winton.
And this is the actual pass that we were given to come to England.
I'm one of the children that you saved.
Can I ask, is there anyone in our audience tonight...
who owes their life to Nicholas Winton?
If so, please stand up.
Nicholas G. Winton was made a Member of the British Empire
by Queen Elizabeth II and awarded with medal T. G. Masaryk
He saved 669 children
None of their parents survived the war
Starring