Jewish-American writer Jonathan Safran Foer's family memorabilia collection is filled with unusual items, including stolen goods, which he keeps in Ziploc bags on his "keepsake wall". He receives a photograph from his grandmother on her deathbed, which leads him to learn about his grandfather's life-saving encounter with a young woman named Augustine. This sparks a quest to uncover the story's origins in the Ukrainian town of Trachimbrod, which was destroyed by the Nazis during World War II. Armed with limited knowledge, a pendant, and an outdated map, Jonathan hires a local guide service, Heritage Tours, to help him find the truth.
Everything Is Illuminated
In this poignant drama, a young man embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about his grandfather's past, tracing the path of a courageous woman who risked her life to save him during World War II.
