The true story of Pino Lella, a young Italian who helped guide Jews over the Alps to safety — and then became a personal driver to a Nazi general, gathering intelligence at the risk of his life. A forgotten hero's story brought to vivid life.
Brief — the wartime romance is secondary to the resistance story.
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Moods: Emotional Heroic True Story WWII
Tropes: True Story WWII Resistance Young Hero
Yes — based on extensive interviews with the real Pino Lella.
Yes, complete standalone.
Secondary to the war story — a thread throughout, not the primary focus.
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