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PLOT SUMMARY In World War II Germany, Swing music becomes the underground movement of young people. Two engineering students attempt to be Swing Kids by night and Hitler Youth by day. The impact of this decision is felt acutely by their friends and families. A seemingly charming but intimidating Gestapo officer Herr Knopp ( Kenneth Branagh in an uncredited role) complicates matters for Peter, whose father was taken away for defending his Jewish colleagues at the University. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival. This is the story of one group of Swing Kids and how Nazi rule and persuasion tore them apart and set them against each other. EXTERNAL LINKS |