Set against the serene backdrop of Lake Windermere, the film follows a group of Jewish children who have endured unimaginable horrors in Nazi concentration camps. Upon arriving in England, they struggle with nightmares, fear, and the challenge of trusting adults again.

Thanks to the patience and kindness of their caregivers, particularly child psychologist Oscar Friedmann (Thomas Kretschmann) and his team, the children gradually learn to embrace hope and rediscover their humanity.

What makes The Windermere Children particularly compelling is its understated narrative. It avoids over-dramatization and focuses instead on the quiet, intimate moments that reveal the psychological scars of the survivors. The young cast delivers powerful performances, especially Kamil Lemieszewski and Tomasz Studzinski, whose performances capture the deep pain and tentative optimism of their characters.