We Were the Lucky Ones

Inspired by one family's true story of survival.

The true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite.

Drama

Seasons

1. Radom

Air Date: 2024-03-28

The Kurc family celebrates Passover in Radom, Poland. One year later, the onset of World War II forces a devastating separation.

2. Lvov

Air Date: 2024-03-28

Halina and Bella start their passage to Lvov. Sol, Nechuma, and Mila must find a new home in German-occupied Radom. Addy is conscripted into a Polish unit of the French army.

3. Siberia

Air Date: 2024-03-28

Genek and Herta are sent on a grueling train ride. Addy escapes Europe by sea. Halina starts a new job in Soviet-Occupied Lvov.

4. Casablanca

Air Date: 2024-04-04

Mila does everything to protect young Felicia. Halina, Jakob, and Bella face new danger in Lvov. Addy searches for Eliska in Morocco.

5. Ilha Das Flores

Air Date: 2024-04-11

Halina, Jakob, and Bella search for those missing in Lvov. Addy and Eliska attempt to enter Brazil. Genek faces a Siberian winter and a question of faith. Sol and Nechuma observe Rosh Hashanah.

6. Warsaw

Air Date: 2024-04-18

With Sol and Nechuma in danger, Halina attempts to find refuge for her parents; Mila learns to assimilate in Warsaw; Bella searches for solace at the AVL Factory; Jakob faces life alone in the Radom ghetto.

7. Monte Cassino

Air Date: 2024-04-25

Halina and Adam prepare for impending violence in Warsaw; Genek embarks on a dangerous mission; Addy struggles to move on with the unknown fate of his family.

8. Rio

Air Date: 2024-05-02

Halina's strength and hope are put to the test; Addy builds a new life in Rio; the end of the war triggers the Kurc family's final search for answers.

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