A Call to Remember (1997)

Her secret past holds the only hope for her family's future.

Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.

Director: Jack Bender
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Holdridge
Cinematography: David Geddes
Production: Starz! Pictures, Great Falls Productions, Universal Television
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival

Keywords

parent child relationship, holocaust (shoah), trauma, dysfunctional family, family relationships, teen angst, remarriage, holocaust (shoah) survivor, overprotective parent

More Films by Director: Jack Bender
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Call to Remember about?
Paula Tobias, a Holocaust survivor who has suffered the ultimate personal tragedy of losing her spouse and children during the Nazi occupation of World War II. Now re-married and living in America during the late 1960's with husband David, they build a new life together with sons Ben and Jake. One evening, Paula receives a phone call which assures her that her son, Alec, is actually alive and in New York. This brings up painful memories from the past for everyone involved, including Ben and Jake, who force their father to talk about the Holocaust. Paula rushes to New York only to find that it was a mistake - Alec was never found. She falls into a dramatic depression, as the family confronts their fears and tries to stay together.
Who directed A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember stars Joe Mantegna, David Lascher, Kevin Zegers, Blythe Danner, Joe Spano, Rita Zohar.
How long is A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is A Call to Remember?
A Call to Remember is a Drama film.
Where was A Call to Remember produced?
A Call to Remember was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of A Call to Remember?
The themes of A Call to Remember include: Touching Family Stories, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival.