The picture’s main strength, aside from the meticulous costume and production design, is its thoughtful depiction of the dynamics of female friendship at a time of crisis.

It makes for a tense and intimate drama, which is carefully shot and convincingly acted by its ensemble cast. Read less

It’s a film that will appeal to World War II buffs and people who have a taste for historical drama, but that may be it.

It's perfectly watchable, but feels like a slightly strained attempt to find a new perspective on the Second World War.