The 12th Man A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance

The 12th Man follows the extraordinary true story of Jan Baalsrud, a Norwegian resistance fighter who becomes the sole survivor of a sabotage mission during World War II. After his team is ambushed by Nazi forces, Baalsrud endures a harrowing 400-mile escape across frozen Norwegian terrain, battling frostbite, starvation, and relentless German pursuit. With help from local villagers and resistance networks, he navigates treacherous mountains and icy waters in a desperate bid for freedom. This gripping account captures one man's remarkable will to survive against impossible odds, blending action, courage, and the human spirit's resilience during