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Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII

Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII

In a secretive WWII code-breaking hub, a young British woman's allegiance to her country collides with a passionate romance with an American soldier, leading to a transatlantic tale of love, sacrifice, and a family legacy wrapped in wartime secrets.

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In the midst of World War II's turmoil, the quaint British town of Bury St. Edmonds becomes a focal point where lives intersect and secrets unravel. An 18-year-old woman finds herself caught in the throes of a great wartime secret – the breaking of the German Enigma code. Her recruitment into the "Ultra" program brings her to the heart of Bletchley Park's most clandestine operations, where Alan Turing and his team forge the world's first computer in a bid to crack the ever-changing German codes. Every day, she grapples with the weight of the secret, so profound that even her family is oblivious to her covert role. Meanwhile, she captures the heart of an assertive American soldier and their whirlwind wartime romance culminates in a heartwarming union, facing the challenges of the Official Secrets Act. The soldier, persistent and deeply in love, goes to great lengths, in order to secure her release from the program and to solidify their commitment to one another.

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Budget

$22000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

23 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 November 2023

Country

United States of America

Cast

Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith

Jean Watters

Jean Watters

Jean Watters

John Watters

John Watters

John Watters

Robin Watters

Robin Watters

Robin Watters

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