In a Jewish ghetto in central Europe during 1944, Jakob Heym's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally overhears a German radio broadcast announcing the Soviet Army's slow but steady advance towards central Europe. To protect his companion Mischa from risking his life for a few potatoes, Jakob reveals his false discovery, claiming to possess a radio - a crime punishable by death in the ghetto.
Jacob the Liar
In a Jewish ghetto in central Europe, 1944, Jakob Heym overhears a German radio broadcast revealing the Soviet Army's steady advance towards the region.