Episode 03: Inferno

Through the fires of unrelenting persecution, political opposition leaders were forged in the crucible of communist societies.

Day after day, they faced the relentless threat of harassment, arrest, torture, imprisonment, and even death, with their loved ones often caught in the crosshairs. Countless individuals were subjected to show trials and public condemnation, with their families sharing in their unimaginable suffering. Millions more were sent to the Gulags, where they perished under inhumane conditions.

In this riveting episode, brave interviewees share their personal stories of persecution and imprisonment, taking viewers on a harrowing journey through the dark heart of communist oppression. Through their accounts, the enduring spirit of those who dared to resist is brought to light, inspiring future generations with their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.

I and my country are one. My name is million, for I love and suffer for millions. - Adam Mickiewicz, national poet in Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus