The Bitter Herb

1985 | 89 minutes | 6.6 ★ (5)

The Bitter Herb
  • Overview

    This film is about the Jewish girl Sara and the ruin of her family during World War II. Her parents have to live in the Jewish ghetto in Amsterdam, but later they are arrested and deported. Sara decides to flee with her brother and his girlfriend to Palestine. Based on the book by Marga Minco.

  • Release Date

    25 April 1985

  • DirectingKees Van Oostrum
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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