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Above the Drowning Sea

A thought-provoking new documentary explores the untold stories of Jewish refugees in Shanghai

By Xie Yi Updated Jan.9

IAbove the Drowning Sea, award-winning writer and producer René Balcer tells the story of the dramatic escape to Shanghai of European Jews from Nazi-controlled Europe on the eve of World War II. The documentary film explores the relationship between these Jewish refugees and the people of Shanghai. 
 
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