World War II Refugee Experience in England | World on Fire

Explore the viewpoints of individuals from different Allied nations as they encounter each other in a tearoom in Manchester, England, during World War II, in this excerpt from World on Fire | MASTERPIECE. Three Polish siblings displaced by war reunite, but a warm reunion turns sour as they encounter prejudice and hostility from the locals. This excerpt illustrates some of the struggles refugees face as they attempt to maintain their culture while fitting into a new country. It also makes the point that wartime allies are not necessarily friends.