‘One Life’ Trailer: Anthony Hopkins Leads James Hawes’ WWII Drama About One Man’s Mission To Help Jewish Children

As the title implies, “One Life” is the story of how one person can have an impact on so many people. And even though the story in the film feels too wild to be true, it absolutely is. 

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As seen in the trailer, “One Life” follows the incredible true story of Nicky Winton, a young London Broker who risks his own life to help save so many Jewish people trying to flee Czechoslovakia before the Nazi occupation before World War II. Following Nicky’s life during that time, as well as 50 years later when he is still thinking not only about the people he saved, but also the people he wasn’t able to help. 

The film stars Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Helena Bonham Carter, and Jonathan Pryce. “One Life” marks the feature film directorial debut for James Hawes. He is best known for his years of TV work, directing episodes of shows such as “Slow Horses,” “Raised By Wolves,” “Snowpiercer,” and “Black Mirror.”

“One Life” debuts in theaters on March 15. You can watch the trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

ONE LIFE tells the incredible true story of Nicholas “Nicky” Winton, a young London broker who helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before Nazi occupation closes the borders on the verge of World War II. Fifty years later, Nicky (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of those he wasn’t able to bring to safety.