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The Long Way Home is a 1997 historical drama film directed by Mark Jonathan Harris. The film stars Morgan Freeman, Israel Lau, and Livia Shacter in lead roles. The movie explores the aftermath of the Holocaust and follows the journey of two Holocaust survivors, Yossi (played by Lau) and Reuven (played by Freeman), as they try to find their way back home to Israel. The story begins with the liberation of the concentration camp in Germany by the Allied forces in 1945. Yossi is a young Jewish boy who lost everything in the Holocaust, including his family. He is living in a displaced persons camp and dreams of going to Palestine to start a new life. Reuven is a Jewish-American soldier who has been assigned to help the survivors. Reuven takes Yossi under his wing and the two form a strong bond. But their dreams of going to Palestine are shattered when the British, who control Palestine at the time, refuse to let Jewish immigrants into the country. Yossi and Reuven are forced to embark on a treacherous journey across Europe to try to reach Palestine. Their journey is not an easy one. They face numerous challenges along the way, including hunger, thirst, and the constant threat of capture by the British. They also encounter other survivors who are trying to make their way home. These encounters are both heartwarming and heartbreaking as Yossi and Reuven witness the devastating effects of the Holocaust on their fellow survivors. Throughout the movie, Yossi and Reuven's friendship deepens as they rely on each other for support and guidance. Freeman and Lau both deliver powerful performances that capture the pain and despair of the survivors, as well as their resilience and determination to rebuild their lives. The Long Way Home is a moving tribute to the survivors of the Holocaust and a testament to the human spirit. It is a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed during the war and the importance of remembering and honoring those who suffered. The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1998 and has been praised for its authenticity and attention to detail. The Long Way Home is a must-see for anyone interested in Holocaust survivor stories and the history of the Jewish people.