Restitution

Set on the eve of World War II, this true story follows a Jewish family led by Marie as they escape Nazi danger from Czechoslovakia to Canada, leaving behind cherished paintings that symbolize their lost world. Over more than 50 years, Marie and her son, Karl, persistently seek the return of these treasured artworks amid war, political upheaval, and shifting alliances. Their journey involves encounters with unlikely allies, including a brave diplomat and a smuggler, in a determined quest to reclaim their cultural legacy.