'We Were the Lucky Ones': How Holocaust survivors' harrowing real-life story inspired Hulu series
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'We Were the Lucky Ones', Hulu's historical drama series, draws inspiration from true events during the Holocaust to portray the remarkable story of the Kurc family.
Based on Georgia Hunter's novel of the same name, the series intricately intertwines the lives of three generations of the Kurc family.
Set against the backdrop of the Second World War and the Holocaust, the series chronicles the Kurc family's harrowing experiences, including their separation and struggles for survival amid the turmoil of war.
'We Were the Lucky Ones' is a riveting series inspired by true events
Starring Joey King, Logan Lerman, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Amit Rahav, Hadas Yaron, Michael Aloni, and Sam Woolf in pivotal roles, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' delivers a gripping portrayal of the Holocaust. Centered around the fictional Kurc family, the series draws inspiration from real individuals affected by the events of that time.
The author of 'We Were the Lucky Ones,' Georgia Hunter, disclosed that the book was inspired by a family reunion in 2000. This gathering opened her eyes to the astounding experiences and resilience of her family members during the Second World War.
Hunter delved deeper into her family's history and discovered the remarkable story of how her parents and their siblings survived against all odds during the Holocaust.
Their story inspired Hunter to write the book, capturing their incredible journey of resilience during one of history's darkest periods.
Hulu's adaptation of 'We Were the Lucky Ones' provides a poignant exploration of the Holocaust, centering on the experiences of families affected by the events during that tumultuous period.
The series focuses on the experiences of the Kurc siblings during the Nazi occupation in the 20th century, providing a compelling portrayal of their journeys and challenges as they navigate the horrors of war and the Holocaust.
Hulu's series has all the elements to captivate the viewers with a touching tale about survival in one of humanity's darkest hours.
What were the key events and consequences of the Holocaust?
During the Second World War, the Nazis perpetrated one of the most horrific atrocities in history, systematically murdering nearly six million European Jews in what is now known as the Holocaust, as reported by Anne Frank House.
In 1938, Polish Jews living in Germany were expelled, and in 1940, German Jews were deported to occupied Poland and France, as reported by Anne Frank House.
It wasn't until the onset of World War II that the Nazi leadership formulated the plan to carry out the genocide of European Jews.
Nazi ideology regarded Jews as a racially inferior and threatening group, perceived as a danger to the purity of the Germanic race.
The majority of Jews targeted by the Nazis were transported to a small number of purpose-built killing centers, commonly referred to as death camps, as reported by Imperial War Museums.
Jewish people sent to concentration camps were not alone; they were imprisoned alongside hundreds of thousands of others who had also been enslaved and victimized by the Nazis.
These camps were part of a vast network of forced labor and detention facilities where the Nazis incarcerated the Jews, as reported by Imperial War Museums.
How to stream 'We Were the Lucky Ones'?
'We Were the Lucky Ones' can be exclusively streamed on Hulu for viewers in the United States starting Thursday, March 28.
The platform offers both ad-free and ad-inclusive versions. The ad-inclusive version costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
The premium package is priced at $17.99 monthly for an ad-free experience.
If you have a Hulu subscription, you can watch the series on the streaming platform's website or app.
'We Were the Lucky Ones' trailer
