Come and See 1985

Overview

Come and See is a 1985 film that depicts the experiences of a young boy named Florya during the German invasion of Belarus. After the forces occupy his village, Florya defies his family and flees into the forest to join a group of weary Resistance fighters. During his time in the forest, he encounters a girl named Glasha. She eventually accompanies him as he makes the decision to return to his home village. Upon his arrival, Florya discovers that his family and the other peasants have been massacred by the invading forces. The remainder of the film follows Florya as he navigates the brutal debris of war. His journey becomes an increasingly nightmarish struggle as he attempts to survive the conflict. Throughout these harrowing events, the narrative explores the tension between despair and hope as Florya confronts the devastation left in the wake of the invasion. The film documents his internal and external battle for survival amidst the destruction of his homeland and the loss of his community.