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Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Death at Skirkerud Pond tells the harrowing tale of an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Miklas Hellman, who are desperate to escape the clutches of the Nazis. As they seek passage into neutral Sweden, their attempts inadvertently jeopardize the underground network that has been aiding those fleeing the regime. The couple's determination to survive leads them to confront the harsh realities of their situation, and when their identities are revealed, the stakes become life or death.
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