
Desperate Journey
History · War · Thriller
Overview
The true story of Freddie Knoller, a young Jewish man who flees Vienna following the Nazi occupation in 1938 and finds solace in the vibrant world of Paris's burlesque scene.
Top Cast


Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
Freddie Knoller
Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen
Freddie Knoller


Clara Rugaard
Clara Rugaard
Jaqueline
Clara Rugaard
Jaqueline


Fernando Guallar
Fernando Guallar
Christos
Fernando Guallar
Christos


Til Schweiger
Til Schweiger
Officer Kurt
Til Schweiger
Officer Kurt


Sienna Guillory
Sienna Guillory
Mrs. Knoller
Sienna Guillory
Mrs. Knoller


Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff
Raphael
Steven Berkoff
Raphael


Hugo Speer
Hugo Speer
Pierre
Hugo Speer
Pierre


George Sear
George Sear
Eric
George Sear
Eric


Barney Harris
Barney Harris
Yaakov
Barney Harris
Yaakov


Niamh Cusack
Niamh Cusack
Yvette
Niamh Cusack
Yvette
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