Ep 10. Old Enough to Fight
- April 23, 1982
- 49 min
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8.0 (5)
In We'll Meet Again season 1 episode 10, titled Old Enough to Fight, viewers are taken back to the turbulent time of World War II. The episode features the stories of two individuals who were children during those trying years and fought to survive through it all. The first story is of a Jewish man named Sidney, who was only a child when his family was forced to relocate from Poland to Russia. He recounts how his family was rescued by the Jews of Shanghai and how they managed to survive despite the chaos around them.
The second story is of a Japanese American boy named Robert, who was interned during the war years along with the rest of his family. Robert shares the difficulties they faced while being uprooted from their home in California and forced to live in a cramped and desolate internment camp. He speaks of the judgements and prejudices his family faced during this time, as well as the strength they found in each other.
The episode also follows the two individuals as they embark on a journey to reconnect with others who played a role in their survival. Sidney sets out to find the women who saved his family during the war, while Robert visits the internment camp he and his family were imprisoned in. Both individuals are moved by their experiences and are able to find a sense of peace and closure through their reunions.
Through the stories of Sidney and Robert, viewers are given a glimpse into the troubled times of the war years and the resilience of the human spirit. The episode highlights the power of community and the importance of never forgetting the lessons of the past.