Inside Hana’s Suitcase

INSIDE HANA’S SUITCASE is a moving tale spanning pre-WWII Czechoslovakia to present-day Japan, exploring the lives of two Jewish children, George and Hana Brady. Adapted in part from Karen Levine’s acclaimed book “Hana’s Suitcase”, the film blends documentary and drama, recounting how Japanese children, aided by their teacher Fumiko Ishioka, unravel the mystery of Hana Brady’s Auschwitz suitcase. Narrated by contemporary storytellers, the film reveals a story of immense sorrow and hope, offering a unique global perspective on the Holocaust, and urging lessons for a better future.

 

 

Director
Larry Weinstein
Screenwriter
Larry Weinstein
Starring
George Brady
Lara Brady
Fumiko Ishioka
Linda Drexlerova
Jindriska Hanusová
Daniel Hajek
Karim Tarakji
Producers
Rhombus Media
In Film Praha Optix
Digital Pictures
Distributors
Menemsha Films (United States)