A poignant historical drama radiating quiet heroism and the burden of memory. Like a dusty scrapbook opened after decades, it reveals how the ripples of a single act of kindness can outlast the darkest chapters of history.
One Life
"Save one life, save the world."
Director:
James Hawes
Cast:
Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai, Alex Sharp
Drama
History
Box Office:
$51,437,352
One Life - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Descendants in the Audience
In the climactic scene where the host asks, "Is there anyone in the audience who owes their life to Nicholas Winton?", the people who stand up are actual descendants of the Kindertransport survivors, bridging the gap between the film and reality.
The 'That's Life!' Set Accuracy
The production design team recreated the 1988 That's Life! studio set with painstaking detail, matching the exact layout, lighting, and even the host Esther Rantzen's outfit from the original broadcast footage.
Vera Gissing
The character of Vera, who sits next to Winton in the TV audience, represents the real Vera Gissing, one of the most vocal survivors who later wrote extensively about Winton. Her presence acknowledges the real people behind the numbers.