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From a Far Country

The film tells the story of Pope John Paul II's life, beginning with a young Karol Wojtyla's Christmas celebration with his father in Poland in 1926, before jumping forward to the devastating invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in 1939, sparking the outbreak of World War II.

The movie tells the story of Pope John Paul II's life, from his childhood in 1926 to his experiences during and after World War II, including his refuge at the house of Cardinal Wyszynski.

Info about From a Far Country

Studio(s): Trans World Film, ITC Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Sep 15, 1981

Production Countries: Italy, Poland, United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Drama