Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the Kurc family, a Jewish clan torn apart by the escalating terror in Europe. Despite the ever-present threat to their existence, the family members spread across continents strive to maintain a semblance of normalcy amid chaos. With each sibling facing their own perils—from exile and clandestine identities to the fight for survival in work camps—they are buoyed by the faint hope of reunion. Their stories interweave, painting a portrait of human resilience, the power of love, and the indomitable spirit that emerges when all else seems lost.