The Lost Tribe

The serial is based on the true story of the writer Jack Ronder's own Jewish family after his grandfather fled Lithuania from the persecution of Tsarist Russia in 1885. Believing themselves heading for New York the immigrants were put ashore near Dundee by an unscrupulous sea captain, and left to fend for themselves with little money and even less language. The drama follows his fortunes over a period of 70 years.

This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.

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• • Original Language: English.