Based on a true story, this charming film, which will appeal to adults and children alike, explores the relationship of the extraordinary black bear who became the inspiration for the stories of A.A. Milne, and the heroic man who saved her life and gave her to the world. August 1914. The outbreak of World War One. The Canadian city of Winnipeg is gripped by a patriotic frenzy. Troops march through the heart of the city as young men in civilian clothes rush to join the ranks. Among the troops is Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbender, Alien Covenant, Assassins... Creed), a supremely confident and likeable vet who has a gift with animals. But Winnie (Winnipeg) is a breath of fresh air from the harsh realities of war for the soldiers and is given a reprieve by old fashioned General Halholland (David Suchet, Poirot, Henry VIII) by becoming the regimental mascot. [show more]
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Made-for-TV war drama starring Michael Fassbender. At the beginning of the First World War, the Winnipeg section of the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps is travelling to a training camp when Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Fassbender) saves an orphaned black bear cub from being killed. He names it Winnie and brings it to the camp to act as the unit's mascot, to the displeasure of Colonel Barret (Gil Bellows). However, when the troops are called to fight on the front line, Colebourn is faced with a difficult decision about what to do with Winnie. The cast also includes David Suchet, Stephen Fry and Aaron Ashmore.
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