Editor Reviews:

Description:
Nastassja Kinski stars as Ariana von Gotthard, a privileged young German woman whose family is torn apart by the rise of the Nazis. As World War II rages, she must survive tragedy and imprisonment until a surprising marriage transcends the horrors of the Reich. But when catastrophe strikes again, Ariana escapes to America and discovers a new world of heartbreak, betrayal and one last chance to begin her life anew. In love and war, hope is the ultimate weapon. Will it be enough to reunite a family-and a past- that may be lost forever.

Rating : - Great movie!
I never read the book so I cannot compare, but the movie (in 2 parts) is excellent. Carsten Norgaard is amazing (and quite the handsome man), and Nastassja Kinski is perfect in her role.