The Poet
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1939. During a blinding snowstorm, a young man in the Polish forest rescues a young unconscious woman who lost her way, he who takes her back to his f...armhouse. It is love at first sight for both. That love does not change when the two learn of the other. He is Oskar Koenig, a Nazi officer assigned to an undercover unit, the men in the unit acting as Polish farmers to discover and turn in any Polish resistant fighters. She is Rachel, a Jew, the daughter of a rabbi, and fiancée to her childhood friend Bernard. She thought she loved Bernard until she experienced what she knows is true love for Oskar. Oskar is only fighting in the war to please his father, Nazi General Martin Koenig. In reality, Oskar, a poet with a romantic spirit to match, does not believe in war or fighting, and does not believe in what the Nazis, and thus by association what he and his father are doing. Due to circumstances of the war, Oskar and Rachel become separated, with their love for each other still in tact. Oskar's mother, Marlene Koenig, upon learning of a Jewish woman in Oskar's heart, encourages him to pursue her, she willing to provide the resources to do so, which, if Oskar accepts her offer, would place both their lives at risk. Even if Oskar and Rachel were ever to encounter each other again, their experiences and the circumstances of the war may affect if they can join together as a couple, the war which may place them on opposing sides of a kill or be killed scenario. Show More

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The Poet is a 2007 historical drama set in 1939 Poland during World War II. The story follows the lives of two young individuals, Oskar Koenig and Rachel, who meet during a blinding snowstorm. Oskar, a Nazi officer, saves Rachel, an unconscious young woman who lost her way, and brings her back to his farmhouse. Instantly, they fall in love with each other, unaware of each other's backgrounds.

As their relationship blossoms, Oskar's true identity is revealed. He is a part of an undercover unit tasked with finding and capturing Polish resistance fighters by blending in as farmers. Meanwhile, Rachel, the daughter of a rabbi, is engaged to her childhood friend, Bernard.

Despite the revelation, Oskar and Rachel remain devoted to each other, challenging the concepts of love, loyalty, and identity amidst the chaos of war and the divisions between their communities. Rachel begins to question her previous feelings for Bernard and realizes her intense love for Oskar.

The Poet provides a poignant examination of love, sacrifice, and morality during a time of extreme turmoil. This gripping drama explores the complexities of relationships and challenges societal norms in the face of adversity. With a blend of powerful performances and a captivating narrative, The Poet takes viewers on an emotional journey through the harsh realities of war while offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of two individuals caught in the midst of it.