The Last Days

Five Hungarian Jews share their personal narratives, reflecting on the extraordinary experiences that shaped their lives before they became U.S. citizens. This compelling film chronicles their journeys from a seemingly idyllic pre-March 1944 existence to the horrors of Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The stories delve into the lives of an historian, a Sonderkommando survivor, a doctor who was forced to experiment on Auschwitz prisoners, and the US soldiers who played a crucial role in liberating Hungary from the Nazis in April 1945. As they return to their childhood homes over 50 years later, they confront their pasts with resilience, providing an intimate exploration of survival, loss, and human connection amidst unimaginable adversity.