War is hell, but for the children of the occupier and the occupied, hell truly begins when peace comes - and it lasts a lifetime. With captivating narration, Liv Ullmann leads us through the lifelong struggles of five children born of the Second World War. ‘Wars Don’t End’ shines light on valuable lessons from the past, equally relevant now, as they will be in the foreseeable future. In the wake of the Second World War, thousands of children were born to German soldiers and mothers from occupied territories. Many of these innocent children stood without sorely needed protection and were treated as fair game. 70 years later, the Norwegian war children break the silence and share their soul-stirring stories. In their moving testimonies, they reflect upon the abuse they endured for being the carriers of the “Nazi genes” and the systematic discrimination they faced, being shunned by their communities and their government alike. As living witnesses still enduring abuse, they speak of their deep desire to make a positive difference and protect the future of children born of war today. When peace came to Europe in 1945, a painful nightmare started for many of these so called Nazi children. Tens of thousands of unwanted children were shamed for their mothers’ choices and punished for their fathers’ sins. The story of the Second World War is a story of righteousness, written by the victorious. But in the shadows of that flourishing peace, persisted the craving for revenge. It was these small children and their mothers who were made to pay for it. In 2007, after a decade-long battle in the national courts, a group of Norwegian war children stood before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Despite their feeling of indignity, they sought justice for years of discrimination, abuse and exclusion. The court was not in favor, and promptly declared the case ‘outdated’. Thus, this film is also a reflection on the times we live in and how nations refuse to acknowledge and embrace their past with decency. ‘Wars Don’t End’ is interview driven, and gives the viewer space to contemplate. The use of music is scarce, but delicate as it accentuates the narrative. The stories of our characters allow the viewers to lift their gaze from the pages of history and see the future through the prism of the past. It’s poetic and emotional, and at times horrifying. It offers a strong feeling of sincerity and of hope towards a better future where all children, regardless of their origin, are protected in the name of innocence.