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The Exception

One duty. One desire. One decision.

Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.

20171h 47mRWar, Drama, Romance

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About The Exception

Directors
David Leveaux
Cast
Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer, Daisy Boulton
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, Belgium
Status
Released

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