In commemoration of the Great Escape to the West 80 years ago, a new documentary film about Estonian refugees in wartime and postwar Germany premiered in September. The film sheds light on the practicalities of the perilous journey against the backdrop of big politics. Special attention is given to authentic archival footage depicting everyday life in Displaced Persons’ camps. Firsthand accounts are accompanied by expert insights and the author Maarja Merivoo-Parro takes viewers on a journey to discover what is left to see in the key locations of the exodus. The film was a joint project of Estonian Television, Estonian Diaspora Academy and LoveTheDoor and it was made possible via grants from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research.