The moving historical drama “Never Alone” (original title: Ei Koskaan Yksin) will be released in German cinemas nationwide on February 5, 2026. UCM.ONE is bringing the latest internationally produced work by renowned Finnish director Klaus Härö to the big screen—a moving story of an unwavering hero who risked everything to save the lives of Jewish people.
To mark the film’s German theatrical release, UCM.ONE is hosting a special premiere event on February 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at CineStar Berlin | Kino in der Kulturbrauerei in cooperation with the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg (JFBB) and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). The cooperation underscores the thematic relevance of the film, especially since the Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg will focus its program on the Nordic countries in this year’s festival edition (May 5-10, 2026).
Following the screening of the film, which will be shown in its original version with German subtitles, the audience can look forward to an in-depth discussion of the film in German. Guests will include Austrian actors Naemi Latzer and Rony Herman, as well as Loredana Rehekampff (SAMSARA Filmproduktion, Vienna), Josef Brandmeyer, and John Hörnschemeyer (Penned Pictures) from the international production team. The Q&A will be moderated by Bernd Buder and Lea Wohl von Haselberg (program directors, JFBB).
Tickets for the theatrical premiere can be reserved at: CineStar. Kino in der Kulturbrauerei Berlin.
“Never Alone” already has an impressive festival journey behind it: after its world premiere as the opening film of the Baltic Competition at PÖFF (Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival) in November 2024, it had its US premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. There, the film was invited to the prestigious “Modern Masters” section and awarded the “Best of Fest – Top Films Audience Award.”
The film also enjoyed success in Germany: the German premiere took place on June 13, 2025, as part of the 35th International Film Festival Emden-Norderney. There, Klaus Härö was honored with the Silver SCORE Bernhard Wicki Award, presented by the audience.
Synopsis
During World War II, numerous German Jews seek refuge in Finland, believing it to be a safe haven. However, the situation is exacerbated by Finland’s alliance with Nazi Germany: Jewish refugees are threatened with deportation to German labor and extermination camps. Abraham Stiller, an influential businessman and respected member of the Jewish community, decides to take action. In order to save the refugees, he tries to accommodate them in his own production facilities – a project that increasingly pushes him to his limits.
Director Klaus Härö draws on true historical events in his film. “Never Alone” documents the fate of Jewish refugees in Finland and highlights the actions of a man who took great risks to save lives. The internationally produced Finnish drama film deals with civil courage, bravery, and resistance against state injustice under extreme conditions.
About director Klaus Härö
Klaus Härö (born in Finland in 1971) studied directing at the University of Art and Design Helsinki. In 2002, he made his feature film debut with the children’s film “Elina,” which was Finland’s entry for an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category in 2004. Klaus Härö became known primarily for “My Sailor, My Love” (2022) and “The Fencer” (2015), which was nominated for a Golden Globe and was once again on the Oscar list for Best Foreign Language Film.
Ville Virtanen, known from films such as “Priest of Evil,” “A Respectable Comedy,” and “Better Times,” takes on the lead role of Abraham Stiller. His wife, the non-Jewish Vera, is played by Nina Hukkinen. Other central roles include Hannu-Pekka Björkman as the then Finnish Minister of Finance Väinö Tanner and Carl-Kristian Rundman as Minister of the Interior Toivo Horelli. Kari Hietalahti plays Arno Anthoni, the newly appointed head of the state police. Austrian actor Rony Herman plays Georg Kollmann, a Jewish man, while Naemi Latzer and Rafael Simson Gouveia portray his wife Janka and their son Franz, who were deported in November 1942. Rain Tolk, European Shooting Star of the Year 2007, plays Heinrich Huppert, who was also deported, and Ruben Tolk plays his son Kurt. Lukas Walcher appears in a smaller role as a German officer, while Alexander Jagsch plays Heinrich Müller. Jouko Puolanto takes on the role of Finnish Prime Minister Johan Wilhelm Rangell. Satu Tuuli Karhu plays journalist Elina Sana, who interviews Stiller for a book in 1972.
Film details
| Title: | Nie Allein (Original title: „Ei Koskaan Yksin“, English title: „Never Alone“ |
| Directred by: | Klaus Härö |
| Screenplay: | Klaus Härö, Jimmy Karlsson |
| Producers: | Ilkka Matila, Loredana Rehekampff & Andreas Schmied, Josef Brandmaier & John Hoernschemeye, Kristian Taska & Adeele Tähemaa, Peter Krupenin |
| Cast: | Ville Virtanen, Nina Hukkinen, Rony Herman, Naemi Latze, u.a. |
| Countries of production: | Finland, Austria, Germany, Estonia, Sweden |
| Year of production: | 2024 |
| Duration: | 85 minutes |
| Language versions: | German dubbed version / Original version |
| Original languages: | Finnish, Swedish, Hebrew, German |
| Subtitles: | German, English |
| Rating: | PG-6 (Germany FSK 12) |
| Descriptors: Threat, stressful issues |
Further information about the film: “Never Alone” (Coming Soon).
