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Hand in Hand

A young boy and a girl from different religious backgrounds form an unlikely bond, defying the anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic sentiment that pervades their community.

Two teenagers, Michael and Rachel, form an unbreakable bond in the English town of Springfield, sharing dreams of adventures like having tea with the Queen and big game hunting in Africa. Despite their families' hopes for them to marry within their own religions, the friends' relationship remains strong. However, their friendship is put to the test when Rachel's family considers moving away and a classmate reveals a fundamental difference between their religions. As they face an uncertain future, they must decide whether their bond is stronger than their individual ties to their faiths, with unexpected and potentially tragic consequences.

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Info about Hand in Hand

Studio(s): Associated British Picture Corporation, Helen Winston Productions

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Apr 07, 1963

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Family