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Drama about the couple who hid Anne Frank and her family during the Second World War
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Drama inspired by the true story of the Dutch couple who risked their lives to hide Anne Frank and her family, and other persecuted Jews, during the Second World War. Miep Gies (Bel Powley) works as a secretary to Otto Frank (Liev Schreiber) in Amsterdam as the city comes under Nazi occupation. Otto fears for the safety of his loved ones and decides to hide in the secret annexe of his business premises along with members of the van Pels and Pfeffer families. Miep, her husband Jan (Joe Cole) and other brave souls agree to watch over the fugitives and keep them safe from the Nazis for the next two years
A Small Light broadcasts on U&Drama +1 at 2:50am, Wednesday, 24 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)