CIFF award-winner Klaus Härö (“My Sailor, My Love”—CIFF47) returns to the Festival with this wartime thriller about a Finnish textile businessman (Ville Virtanen, “The Other Side of Hope”) who attempts to protect his Jewish employees from the onslaught of World War II and Nazi Germany.

From the celebrated director Klaus Härö, known for Oscar-shortlisted "The Fencer“ and Golden Globe-nominated "My Sailor, My Love,“ NEVER ALONE tells the gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As Nazi influence grows, Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen, Netflix's Bordertown) risks everything to protect the refugee community. Based on actual events, this powerful film showcases courage, resilience, the fight for hope amidst overwhelming adversity, and the unwavering hero who risked everything to protect them.

Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.