Tottenham's Young Albert

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Set against the backdrop of survival and memory, the story follows a man adrift on a raft, battling exhaustion and despair after enduring the horrors of being a POW on the Burma railway. As he clings to life, his mind drifts to poignant memories of childhood heroism and the camaraderie of football, intertwining past and present. Hallucinations of teammates and loved ones offer fleeting comfort, while the presence of a young American sailor symbolizes hope and safety, leading him to confront his pain and the fragility of life.